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L249 FPM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,836 mi
Last recorded143,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 FPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 143,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 143,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 115,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 135,153 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 135,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 132,271 miles

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

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 122,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 115,822 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 115,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 105,974 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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L249 FPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L249 FPM, 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 L249 FPM registered?

L249 FPM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L249 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L249 FPM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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