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1985 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,196 mi
Last recorded91,196 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 SG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 91,067 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,053 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 90,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,962 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,771 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,263 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 84,263 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion on springs

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight noise when driving while full lock

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,153 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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777 SG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 777 SG, 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 777 SG registered?

777 SG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 777 SG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 777 SG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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