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L841 LCK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,975 mi
Last recorded135,975 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL841 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,975 miles

handbrake efforts low

rear subframe mounts corroded

rear tyre treads worn close to limit

wiper very slow

Fail 15 Dec 2015 135,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

handbrake efforts low

rear subframe mounts corroded

rear tyre treads worn close to limit

wiper very slow

Pass 16 Dec 2014 134,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Slight corrosion; Rear lower wheel arches, Exhaust, Chassis, Rear subframe, Inner sills

Pass 18 Dec 2013 130,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & Rear brake pipes corroded

Injector leak off pipe weeping

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Slight corrosion; Offside rear wheel arch, Front & raer subframes, Rear chassis, Floor, Coil springs

Slight damage rear bumper

Pass 20 Dec 2011 123,340 miles

n/s/r disc corroded

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 116,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 110,787 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,678 miles

front brake pads getting low

some judder on front brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2007 91,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s of rear bumper and inner splash guard insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2006 86,688 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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L841 LCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 L841 LCK, 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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L841 LCK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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