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L652 TKA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,370 mi
Last recorded177,370 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 TKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 177,370 miles

All Rear bushes on rear showing signs of wear

Front No plate in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R door check strap missing

O/S/F door check strap missing

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

Rear No plate in poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 177,370 miles

All Rear bushes on rear showing signs of wear

Front No plate in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R door check strap missing

O/S/F door check strap missing

Rear No plate in poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2010 175,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 175,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 167,419 miles

Both front Anti-roll bar bushes worn

Exhaust downpipe cracked and blowing slightly

O/S/R sub-frame bush in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2008 160,009 miles

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

o/s/f door check strap missing

Fail 6 May 2008 160,009 miles

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

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

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 5 May 2007 152,311 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 152,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 144,742 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 144,635 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L652 TKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L652 TKA, 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 L652 TKA registered?

L652 TKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L652 TKA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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