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L541 HKL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,376 mi
Last recorded149,376 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 149,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 143,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 136,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 128,950 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 128,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 123,885 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 123,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 119,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 115,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,664 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Sep 2009 114,644 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 106,245 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 186,215 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 99,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 95,742 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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L541 HKL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L541 HKL, 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 L541 HKL registered?

L541 HKL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L541 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L541 HKL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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