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L896 VGH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,639 mi
Last recorded224,639 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 VGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 224,639 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 224,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen de-laminating zone A and B

Pass 3 Aug 2009 213,689 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S OUTER TAIL LIGHT INOP.

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 205,856 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 205,841 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 200,218 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 190,978 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 190,975 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn outer edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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L896 VGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L896 VGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L896 VGH registered?

L896 VGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L896 VGH safe to buy?

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