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L916 KDA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,507 mi
Last recorded150,507 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 KDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 150,507 miles

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

vehicle has under body corrosion to suspension and braking system componants

Fail 20 Jun 2012 150,495 miles

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

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

vehicle has under body corrosion 2 supension and braking system componants

Pass 20 Jun 2011 147,741 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 147,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 142,016 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 141,857 miles

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

both sides front brake discs and brake pads required very shortly 1/2000 miles

Pass 8 Jul 2009 135,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 127,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 121,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 117,135 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 117,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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L916 KDA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L916 KDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L916 KDA registered?

L916 KDA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L916 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L916 KDA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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