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APC 374T

1978 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,099 mi
Last recorded106,099 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz C107,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 374T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,099 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 106,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre deflated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,873 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 105,871 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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APC 374T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 107,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 APC 374T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APC 374T?

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What year was APC 374T registered?

APC 374T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1978.

Is APC 374T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 374T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APC 374T have outstanding finance?

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