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3 DAR

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,004 mi
Last recorded63,004 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 63,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,955 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 60,951 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,082 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 51,851 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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3 DAR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 123,013 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 3 DAR, 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 41 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 3 DAR registered?

3 DAR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is 3 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 DAR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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