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L228 KVU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 KVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019
Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,750 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,744 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 85,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,373 miles

Coolant light on

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009

brake lineings to be checked all round.

play in front wheel bearings.

seek welding advice with 14 days on o/s/r outer sill areas / o/s floor. corroded + holed .

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,252 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,141 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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L228 KVU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L228 KVU, 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 L228 KVU registered?

L228 KVU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L228 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 KVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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