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BCD 473T

1979 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,575 mi
Last recorded70,575 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz C129,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 473T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,575 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 70,575 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,947 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 69,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 68,757 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 68,757 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 68,639 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 68,626 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 68,456 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 68,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 68,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 67,768 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 65,625 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 65,625 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 64,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 60,162 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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BCD 473T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 129,705 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 BCD 473T, 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 47 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 BCD 473T registered?

BCD 473T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for BCD 473T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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