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L722 KTH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,281 mi
Last recorded140,281 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL722 KTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 140,281 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 807,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,648 miles

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion present though out the underside of vehicle

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion present though out the underside of vehicle

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,405 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 129,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 129,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,574 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 119,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 115,875 miles

slight play in off side track rod (not track rod end)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,757 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 112,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,404 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 104,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,143 miles

Cracks in offside rear tyre getting bad.(Outer wall.)

Engine oil leak.

Fail 13 Aug 2007 95,143 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Cracks in offside rear tyre getting bad.(Outer wall.)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L722 KTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L722 KTH, 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 L722 KTH registered?

L722 KTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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