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BCW 57Y

1983 Mercedes Coupe

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,917 mi
Last recorded102,917 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCW 57Y
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 102,917 miles

Engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Various anti roll bar dust covers perished

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,778 miles

exhaust has slight leak of gases

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 101,843 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 101,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 101,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 100,491 miles

Light corrosion to several brake pipes, not excessive

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unequal performance on front brakes measured at up to 19% - front brakes may need attention

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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BCW 57Y is a 1983 Mercedes Coupe in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCW 57Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCW 57Y registered?

BCW 57Y is a 1983 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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