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L3 KKV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,861 mi
Last recorded44,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 KKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 44,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 44,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 44,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 44,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,637 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,899 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,316 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 36,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 35,799 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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L3 KKV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc 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 L3 KKV, 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 L3 KKV registered?

L3 KKV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L3 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 KKV 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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