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L287 KNB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,642 mi
Last recorded140,642 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 140,642 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 139,230 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 139,230 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 135,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 131,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 126,612 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 126,612 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 121,679 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 115,886 miles

Windscreen wiper blade starting to smear but not reducing visibility

Fail 29 May 2009 115,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade starting to smear but not reducing visibility

Pass 16 May 2008 110,789 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 110,789 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2007 101,963 miles

slight damage to nearside mirror glass, †oil leak from engine, †oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 24 May 2006 90,522 miles

front number plate delaminating

nearside door mirror damaged

oil leak

oil leak from back axle

slight play os front wheel bearing

Fail 23 May 2006 90,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate delaminating

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

oil leak back axle

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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L287 KNB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L287 KNB, 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 L287 KNB registered?

L287 KNB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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