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BJA 126Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 126Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 143,996 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 142,562 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 142,561 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 135,318 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 135,318 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 132,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 130,004 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 130,004 miles

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

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

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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BJA 126Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJA 126Y, 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 BJA 126Y registered?

BJA 126Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1982.

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