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L940 RVX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,135 mi
Last recorded81,135 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 RVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

difficult to turn nearside rear wheel by hand

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

difficult to turn nearside rear wheel by hand

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,776 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,097 miles

nsr 2nd side light bulb not working

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,025 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,445 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,105 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,521 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,677 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 60,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 56,057 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 51,946 miles

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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L940 RVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L940 RVX, 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 L940 RVX registered?

L940 RVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L940 RVX safe to buy?

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