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L194 YKH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,692 mi
Last recorded160,692 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 YKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 160,692 miles

engine has an oil leak

n/s rear tyre ON LIMIT now

o/s front tyre - edges wearing thin

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2009 154,532 miles

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

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

n/s front flasher bulb fading - advise replace

rear brake pads (o/s) worn close to limit - advise replace

slight corrosion on brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses

Pass 17 Dec 2008 147,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 8 Dec 2008 147,439 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blade starting to split

some corrosion o/s + n/s front brake pipes to flexy hoses - advise replace

Pass 26 Feb 2007 143,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 136,336 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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L194 YKH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L194 YKH, 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 L194 YKH registered?

L194 YKH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L194 YKH safe to buy?

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