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L505 KFU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,824 mi
Last recorded105,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 KFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over body (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underneath (6.1.B.2)

all components under vehicle have corrosion on them

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

rear tires cracked and perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,164 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 103,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,520 miles

Hole on the O/S towards the rear but not near any suspension components

N/S sill has a hole in it but not within 30cm of any steering or suspension components

N/S/F wing is insecure at the bottom

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F wing is getting badly corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,520 miles

Hole on the O/S towards the rear but not near any suspension components

N/S sill has a hole in it but not within 30cm of any steering or suspension components

N/S/F wing is insecure at the bottom

O/S/F wing is getting badly corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 93,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,289 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 81,666 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 81,665 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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L505 KFU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L505 KFU, 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 L505 KFU registered?

L505 KFU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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