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138,577 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front tyres bald on inner edge + on limit
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres bald on inner edge + on limit
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
battery tray rusty
rear brake pipes corroded
slight freeplay at steering wheel
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
battery tray rusty
rear brake pipes corroded
slight freeplay at steering wheel
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battery tray rusty
exhaust rusty and in poor condition
rear brake pipes rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Coil spring not correctly located both front (2.4.C.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Wheel bolt(s) missing both front (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust rusty
rear brake pipes ruty
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battery tray rusty
Both front tyres worn low on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)
Wipers smeary
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both front tyres worn low on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)
Wipers smeary
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres worn on shoulders
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake pads worn
front fog light comes on with full beam
front no plate damaged
slight play in steering box
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads worn
front fog light comes on with full beam
front no plate damaged
slight play in steering box
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L262 FPE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 L262 FPE, 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 L262 FPE registered?
L262 FPE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1994.
Is L262 FPE safe to buy?
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