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L541 KMO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,698 mi
Last recorded165,698 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 KMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 165,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2019 161,653 miles

Both front tyres perished

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2018 154,487 miles

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

corrosion starting in exhaust system

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight play in nearside front steering idler ball joint

Fail 31 Jan 2018 154,485 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion starting in exhaust system

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight play in nearside front steering idler ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2016 154,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 148,532 miles

corrosion in outer sill o/s

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 143,337 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 143,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 143,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 139,417 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 135,317 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 135,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L541 KMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L541 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L541 KMO registered?

L541 KMO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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