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L920 DKN

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 96,584 miles

Both front brake discs worn and pitted

Both rear tyres worn down to legal limit

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,555 miles

all 4 flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

both rear tyres near limit.

loose exhaust heat shield.

rear steel brake pipes around subframe area starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,137 miles

fuel pipe rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

oily underside

various hose ferrules rusty

various pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,812 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,763 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

down pipe heat sheld loose

Fail 11 Jan 2012 86,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

down pipe heat sheld loose

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,544 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,582 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 71,340 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 67,911 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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L920 DKN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L920 DKN, 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 L920 DKN registered?

L920 DKN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L920 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L920 DKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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