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L941 KBW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,080 mi
Last recorded148,080 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL941 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 148,080 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 148,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 141,306 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 141,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 137,004 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

reduced efficiency from nearside parking brake

slight wear in steering box

Pass 9 Nov 2010 132,980 miles

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

front tyres wearing low towards edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 128,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 118,519 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 117,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 112,550 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 107,921 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 107,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 102,370 miles

oil leak

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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L941 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L941 KBW, 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 L941 KBW registered?

L941 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L941 KBW safe to buy?

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