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B93 WWT

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,171 mi
Last recorded171,171 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB93 WWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 171,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 171,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 166,461 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 157,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 144,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 135,773 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 135,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,543 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 127,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 127,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 127,164 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 127,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 2 May 2013 127,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 126,559 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n earside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

parking brake efficiency requirements met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

Fail 12 Dec 2011 126,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n earside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

parking brake efficiency requirements met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

Pass 17 Jun 2010 126,299 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 126,298 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 126,284 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 126,157 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 126,144 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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B93 WWT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 B93 WWT, 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 B93 WWT registered?

B93 WWT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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