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L953 FDV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,777 mi
Last recorded157,777 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 FDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 157,777 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 157,777 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 156,535 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber mountings split but still secure

Fail 15 Dec 2014 156,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 154,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,510 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,222 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 119,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 117,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 114,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 113,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 111,730 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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L953 FDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 L953 FDV, 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 L953 FDV registered?

L953 FDV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L953 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L953 FDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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