MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from rear diff.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake pads low (could not confirm)
slight blow from exhaust
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
approx 2mm left on front brake pads
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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701 FTV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 701 FTV, 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 701 FTV registered?
701 FTV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1985.
Is 701 FTV safe to buy?
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