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L119 NKX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

248,064 mi
Last recorded248,064 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL119 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 248,064 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 248,064 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 245,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 242,124 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 238,748 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 233,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 233,313 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 231,121 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 224,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 212,420 miles

see previous advisory notice-also front discsdeteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2007 212,420 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some wear suspension etc some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components

Pass 4 Mar 2006 199,894 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 27 Feb 2006 199,692 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

some wear suspension etc.engine oil rather low. signs of corrosion.

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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L119 NKX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L119 NKX, 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 L119 NKX registered?

L119 NKX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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