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C281 CBW

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,032 mi
Last recorded133,032 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC281 CBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 133,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 130,261 miles

N/side sill repair at front jacking point deteriorating

Surface corrosion o/side sill at both jacking points.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 130,261 miles

N/side sill repair at front jacking point deteriorating

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

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

Surface corrosion o/side sill at both jacking points.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 130,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 130,194 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/side front brak has slight drag.

Rear metal brake pipe has extensive surface corrosion.

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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C281 CBW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C281 CBW, 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 C281 CBW registered?

C281 CBW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C281 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C281 CBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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