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VIL 2444

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,382 mi
Last recorded174,382 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 2444
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 174,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 174,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 164,716 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit at 2mm

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Apr 2008 164,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit at 2mm

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 160,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 158,198 miles

exhaust poor in places

water in o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 8 Feb 2006 152,869 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 152,869 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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VIL 2444 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc 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 VIL 2444, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIL 2444 registered?

VIL 2444 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is VIL 2444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 2444 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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