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B782 KWV

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,126 mi
Last recorded132,126 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB782 KWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 132,126 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2006 131,888 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B782 KWV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B782 KWV, 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 B782 KWV registered?

B782 KWV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is B782 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B782 KWV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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