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C24 MAL

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,091 mi
Last recorded132,091 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 MAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 132,091 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside frront inner wing top

Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 132,026 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 131,741 miles

Battery insecure

slight corrosion nearside front inner wing top

Fail 7 Oct 2010 131,741 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight corrosion nearside front inner wing top

Pass 19 Aug 2009 131,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 131,591 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2007 131,056 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 131,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 130,254 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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C24 MAL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C24 MAL, 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 C24 MAL registered?

C24 MAL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C24 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 MAL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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