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L370 FKR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

169,406 mi
Last recorded169,406 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL370 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 169,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 167,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 165,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 163,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 160,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 20 Apr 2021 156,558 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses to calipers deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2020 154,462 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 150,245 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 146,725 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 146,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 143,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 139,731 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 136,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 131,714 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 126,907 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 121,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 119,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,519 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 115,519 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 111,151 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 106,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 100,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 94,662 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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L370 FKR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L370 FKR, 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 L370 FKR registered?

L370 FKR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L370 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L370 FKR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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