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L905 FKN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

149,890 mi
Last recorded149,890 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL905 FKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 149,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside rear brake hose ferrule

nearside front indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre worn badly on edges (tread not cut as deep)

play in steering idler

rera brake pads worn to the limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 May 2008 149,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside rear brake hose ferrule

nearside front indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre worn badly on edges (tread not cut as deep)

play in steering idler

rera brake pads worn to the limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2007 138,452 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 138,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 31 Jan 2007 138,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wiper does not park properly and wiper touches outer rim

ns door mirror glass missing

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

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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L905 FKN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L905 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 L905 FKN registered?

L905 FKN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L905 FKN safe to buy?

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