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L658 KBW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,502 mi
Last recorded153,502 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 153,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 149,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 145,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 132,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,938 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 113,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 113,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,689 miles

steering wheel grip loose on wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2008 105,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 99,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 93,466 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 93,466 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 88,939 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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L658 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L658 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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What year was L658 KBW registered?

L658 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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