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L454 FPA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,806 mi
Last recorded203,806 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL454 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 203,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 202,506 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 198,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 191,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 181,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 167,388 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 167,388 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Noisy prop shaft

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 151,745 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 151,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All four tyres close to legal limit and perrished

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 134,737 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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L454 FPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L454 FPA, 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 L454 FPA registered?

L454 FPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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