MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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L981 MVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L981 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 L981 MVX registered?
L981 MVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1994.
Is L981 MVX safe to buy?
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