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L899 FKN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,512 mi
Last recorded147,512 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 FKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 147,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 147,512 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak from radiator? ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 144,371 miles

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

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

low water gauge on.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 142,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 140,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,812 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 137,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 135,070 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2011 135,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 132,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,322 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front and rear number plates slighty faded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 125,853 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 120,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 116,571 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 116,568 miles

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

front and rear number plate.s badly feded

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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L899 FKN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L899 FKN, 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 L899 FKN registered?

L899 FKN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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