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701 FTV

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,880 mi
Last recorded168,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration701 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 168,880 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 168,146 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 167,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 165,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 161,756 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 158,672 miles

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.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 154,692 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 151,220 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 148,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 144,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 140,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 136,941 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 136,941 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 132,262 miles

front brake pads low (could not confirm)

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 14 Jun 2006 132,131 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for 701 FTV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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