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L979 KRJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,044 mi
Last recorded101,044 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 KRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 101,044 miles

Low fuel level.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,904 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 95,904 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks noted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play/wear noted in nearside steering/knuckle joint

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,647 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play/wear noted in idler arm bushes/pin

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,270 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,808 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,389 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 43,093 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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L979 KRJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc 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 L979 KRJ, 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 L979 KRJ registered?

L979 KRJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L979 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L979 KRJ 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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