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L978 MVX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 MVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre to old

Pass 13 Nov 2010 97,916 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 94,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 91,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 91,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 86,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 81,750 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 76,112 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 76,112 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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L978 MVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L978 MVX, 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 L978 MVX registered?

L978 MVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L978 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 MVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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