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FEA 147L

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,286 mi
Last recorded123,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEA 147L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,286 miles

engine weeping oil

slight play in steering rack

windscreen wiper operating speed slow

Fail 5 Jan 2013 123,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine weeping oil

slight play in steering rack

windscreen wiper operating speed slow

Pass 29 Dec 2011 118,930 miles

off side outer sill corroded

off side rear shock body mount corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2011 118,930 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

off side outer sill corroded

off side rear shock body mount corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 114,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 111,348 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 111,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper poor

Pass 26 Jan 2009 107,062 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,690 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 98,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 83,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,700 miles

Idle unstable

Fail 28 Feb 2006 70,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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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FEA 147L is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FEA 147L, 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 FEA 147L registered?

FEA 147L is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is FEA 147L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEA 147L shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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