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APK 940T

1979 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,343 mi
Last recorded160,343 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz C129,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPK 940T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 160,343 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 160,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 159,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 159,663 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 159,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 159,431 miles

off side floor corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2012 159,431 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side floor corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2010 158,061 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 156,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 156,171 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2008 156,171 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 153,723 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 153,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel flat with nail in it

Pass 3 Oct 2005 147,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 147,162 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front wipers

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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APK 940T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 129,705 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 APK 940T, 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 47 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 APK 940T registered?

APK 940T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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