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L475 FKG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,035 mi
Last recorded139,035 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 FKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 139,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 131,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 118,701 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 110,622 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,564 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 92,438 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 89,496 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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L475 FKG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L475 FKG, 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 L475 FKG registered?

L475 FKG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L475 FKG safe to buy?

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