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L501 FPA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,760 mi
Last recorded144,760 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 144,760 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f a n/s/r outer doors

Fail 30 May 2012 144,760 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

damage to n/s/f a n/s/r outer doors

Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,797 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 130,189 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not park properly.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 121,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 113,325 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 105,515 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 105,515 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 95,337 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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L501 FPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L501 FPA registered?

L501 FPA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L501 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L501 FPA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L501 FPA have outstanding finance?

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