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B146 WYP

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,070 mi
Last recorded119,070 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB146 WYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 119,070 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 119,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam comes on with position lamp. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,975 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 116,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 116,742 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 116,742 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,388 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 116,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 115,172 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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B146 WYP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B146 WYP, 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 B146 WYP registered?

B146 WYP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B146 WYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B146 WYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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