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B800 BMG

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,016 mi
Last recorded20,016 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB800 BMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 20,016 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 19,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,052 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 19,052 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,163 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,013 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,585 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 17,585 miles

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

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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B800 BMG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B800 BMG, 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 B800 BMG registered?

B800 BMG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B800 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B800 BMG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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