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L496 KMO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,138 mi
Last recorded167,138 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 KMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 167,138 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 167,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

idle speed sometimes erratic

o/s front tyre is wearing on inside edge, advanced corrosion on n/s under sill

Fail 7 Nov 2005 158,605 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 158,605 miles

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

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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L496 KMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L496 KMO, 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 L496 KMO registered?

L496 KMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L496 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L496 KMO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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