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L361 FKJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,604 mi
Last recorded53,604 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished and cracking all dated 2018

Pass 9 May 2025 51,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All the tyres are slightly perished all manufactured in week 41 of 2018 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 45,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All the tyres are slightly perished. manufactured in week 41 of 2018 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 40,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2022 38,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,758 miles

all four tyres walls slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,414 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,230 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,545 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,436 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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L361 FKJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L361 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L361 FKJ registered?

L361 FKJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L361 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L361 FKJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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