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L223 FPL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,776 mi
Last recorded151,776 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 FPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2006 151,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust fixxing deteriorated and broken

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to perish

oil leak fron engine

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

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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L223 FPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L223 FPL, 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 L223 FPL registered?

L223 FPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L223 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L223 FPL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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