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L138 FAA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,458 mi
Last recorded177,458 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 177,458 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 168,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 168,583 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 159,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 159,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 147,317 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L138 FAA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L138 FAA, 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

How do I check the history of L138 FAA?

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What year was L138 FAA registered?

L138 FAA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L138 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L138 FAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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