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L583 CKR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,023 mi
Last recorded186,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL583 CKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 186,023 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 186,008 miles

Oil leak

no spare wheel

Fail 16 Oct 2015 186,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

no spare wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2014 185,962 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 183,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 170,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 170,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 168,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 167,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 3 Apr 2008 161,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,529 miles

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

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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L583 CKR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L583 CKR, 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 L583 CKR registered?

L583 CKR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L583 CKR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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