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L735 RKU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,282 mi
Last recorded115,282 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL735 RKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 115,282 miles

signs of diesel leak

Fail 16 May 2014 115,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

signs of diesel leak

Pass 16 May 2013 109,908 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.GENERAL CORROSION.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 15 May 2013 109,907 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.GENERAL CORROSION.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 11 May 2012 104,837 miles

F BRAKE HOSES FOULING SUPPORT BRACKET?O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.DIFF LEAK.

Pass 18 May 2011 99,497 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE POOR CONDITION.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 10 May 2010 94,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 90,329 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 90,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.GENERAL CORROSION.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE POOR CONDITION-CLOSE TO FOULING.

Pass 12 May 2008 84,600 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?GENERAL CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 12 May 2008 84,600 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?GENERAL CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 77,379 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 63,893 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 63,893 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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L735 RKU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L735 RKU, 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 L735 RKU registered?

L735 RKU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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