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L161 MNK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,550 mi
Last recorded122,550 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 MNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 122,550 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 122,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,791 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 115,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 108,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 94,418 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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L161 MNK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc 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 L161 MNK, 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 L161 MNK registered?

L161 MNK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L161 MNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 MNK 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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