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1X1627

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,536 mi
Last recorded134,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1X1627
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 134,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 134,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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1X1627 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1X1627, 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 36 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 1X1627 registered?

1X1627 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1990.

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The MOT history for 1X1627 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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