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L685 KHN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,343 mi
Last recorded87,343 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 KHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

slight play steering arm bush

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/f steering arm has slight play in bush

n/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,916 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,916 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,702 miles

slight play in steering arm bush n/s/f

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,881 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,207 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,669 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 69,502 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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L685 KHN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 L685 KHN, 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 L685 KHN registered?

L685 KHN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L685 KHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L685 KHN 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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