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L11 KBW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,612 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,865 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,070 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 74,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,636 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 72,636 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,158 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 69,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 62,359 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,110 miles

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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L11 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L11 KBW, 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 L11 KBW registered?

L11 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L11 KBW safe to buy?

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