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BAH 210X

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,377 mi
Last recorded155,377 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 210X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 155,377 miles

front panel/lower wing rusted/split

Fail 7 Apr 2011 155,367 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front panel/lower wing rusted/split

Pass 2 Apr 2010 154,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 154,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 152,599 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 152,599 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 151,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 151,917 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 151,917 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 150,898 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 149,151 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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BAH 210X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,608 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 BAH 210X, 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 44 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 BAH 210X registered?

BAH 210X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 February 1982.

Is BAH 210X safe to buy?

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