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L201 FKL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

237,947 mi
Last recorded237,947 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 FKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 237,947 miles

inner sills to floor on nearside and offside front and rear sections by drain holes signs of corrosion ,heavy rust

Fail 29 May 2012 237,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

inner sills to floor on nearside and offside front and rear sections by drain holes signs of corrosion ,heavy rust

Pass 26 May 2011 235,648 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 235,640 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside front to rear outer sills to floor pan area around sill drain off plugs seems rusty and soft on both sides front to rear !

Pass 26 Apr 2010 234,131 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 230,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 226,314 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 226,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 221,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 212,404 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 212,404 miles

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

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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L201 FKL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L201 FKL, 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 L201 FKL registered?

L201 FKL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L201 FKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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