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L314 HYK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 HYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 100,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 96,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,939 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 86,671 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 83,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,901 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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L314 HYK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L314 HYK, 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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How do I check the history of L314 HYK?

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What year was L314 HYK registered?

L314 HYK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 1994.

Is L314 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L314 HYK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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