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L633 VCV

1994 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

271,269 mi
Last recorded271,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes Unknown141,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL633 VCV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 271,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is slightly slow to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both king pins have slight lift

corrosion to front body mount area's

corrosion to inner step area's

corrosion to offside front inner wing

corrosion to rear box section area's

exhaust system is deteriorating

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

oil residue engine area

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 28 Mar 2023 27,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all rear box sections corroding

offside front inner step areas corroding

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2021 268,271 miles

oil leak engine area's

nearside parking brake effort is lower than the offside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

auxiliary belts loose

both front king pins have lift

chip to windscreen

corrosion to box section area's

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to inner step area's

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 21 Jul 2020 266,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside brake is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front king pins have slight play

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's & various box sections

leaf spring bushes are perishing

oil residue engine area

welding repairs heavily coated in sealants and under-seal

Fail 14 Jul 2020 266,843 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside brake is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front king pins have slight play

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's & various box sections

leaf spring bushes are perishing

oil residue engine area

welding repairs heavily coated in sealants and under-seal

Fail 21 May 2020 266,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section before rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section before rear wheel - marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front king-pins have slight lift

chip to windscreen

corrosion to various box sections

front inner wheel arch area's corroding

nearside rear service brake is slightly lagging

oil residue engine area

rear exhaust mount is deteriorated - temporary repair

rear leaf spring bushes are perishing

welding repairs coated in sealants & under-seal

Pass 14 Mar 2019 283,567 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 264,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle box section /body mount marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear box section /body mount marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle box section / bodymounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear box section / body mount marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire offside of engine / fuel pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all under body floor box sections corroding

chip in front windscreen

nearside & offside front inner wheel arch areas corroding

nearside rear floor box section corroded not within 30 cm of body mount marked in yellow

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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L633 VCV is a 1994 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 141,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L633 VCV registered?

L633 VCV is a 1994 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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