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B114 KAL

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

245,540 mi
Last recorded245,540 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB114 KAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2007 245,540 miles

1, both front outer sills corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area 2, both rear brake discs corroded 3, offside rear floor has a very small hole 4, near side rear chassis corroded but not holed within 12" of rear suspension

Pass 6 Jul 2006 239,920 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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B114 KAL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B114 KAL, 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 B114 KAL registered?

B114 KAL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B114 KAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B114 KAL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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