MOT Status
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111,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside not excessive
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside not excessive
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside no excessive at present
minor play in steering arm joints
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present
minor play in steering joints
Central Exhaust mounting defective missing from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective missing from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust heat shields on pipe loose and rattling
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when vehicle raised (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when vehicle raised (2.7.3)
Engine covers/undertrays
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front mud flaps insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when vehicle raised (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when vehicle raised (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones after checking the horn it stopped working (1.6.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when vehicle raised (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when vehicle raised (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear subframe bushes worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
middle exhaust box outer casing loose (rattling)
front brake disc inner faces corroding.....
rear brake pads not visable.....
cat heat shield loose
centre exhaust hanger missing but exhaust supported
Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust heat shield loose
Parking brake has long travel
exhaust heat shield insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L653 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 L653 KBW, 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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L653 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 1994.
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