MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front lower ball joint covers deteriorated
slight play in steering idler
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B849 TLJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 B849 TLJ, 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 B849 TLJ registered?
B849 TLJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B849 TLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for B849 TLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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