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L917 JKN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,716 mi
Last recorded77,716 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL917 JKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,851 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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L917 JKN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L917 JKN, 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 L917 JKN registered?

L917 JKN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L917 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L917 JKN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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