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422 FHT

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration422 FHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,244 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Water Pump ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 103,244 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Water Pump ()

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,128 miles

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

condition of front seat backs ?

engine coolant leak ?

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty) .

oil leak ?

Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,982 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of nearside and offside front tyre (side wall perish cracks) .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Fail 25 Jun 2015 102,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

condition of nearside and offside front tyre (side wall perish cracks) .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 4 Jul 2007 102,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 102,122 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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422 FHT is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,608 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 422 FHT, 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 44 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 422 FHT registered?

422 FHT is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is 422 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 422 FHT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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