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L728 MFS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,422 mi
Last recorded208,422 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL728 MFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 208,422 miles

air bag warning light does not come on

rear exhaust mnt missing

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 208,387 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mnt missing

Pass 23 Aug 2014 202,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mnt missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 191,089 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 179,612 miles

Brake fluid low

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2011 168,391 miles

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

exhaust not fully secure

Pass 5 Aug 2010 156,729 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2009 145,325 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust not fully supported

Pass 11 Aug 2008 135,920 miles

advanced corosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Aug 2007 126,889 miles

advanced corosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Aug 2006 123,885 miles

advanced rear brake imbalance

underbody surface corosion

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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L728 MFS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L728 MFS, 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 L728 MFS registered?

L728 MFS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L728 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L728 MFS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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