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L733 GKJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,288 mi
Last recorded94,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 GKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perishing (185/65/15h)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,065 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 93,063 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,807 miles

front number plate damaged

Oil leak

both front tyre's lightly perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,444 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,916 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 85,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 83,969 miles

advise tracking †exhaust rusty condition

Fail 7 Nov 2005 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise tracking †exhaust rusty condition

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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L733 GKJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L733 GKJ, 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 L733 GKJ registered?

L733 GKJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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