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L958 FFX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 FFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Slight fuel leak coming from top of engine

Fail 5 Apr 2017 110,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Slight fuel leak coming from top of engine

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres ON the limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres ON the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,040 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bracket broken

exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,706 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,642 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,027 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 77,369 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 75,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 72,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 68,928 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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L958 FFX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L958 FFX, 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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L958 FFX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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