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C284 CBW

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,502 mi
Last recorded199,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC284 CBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 199,502 miles

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 196,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 192,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 192,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 189,686 miles

exhaust manifold starting to blow

exhaust rubbers starting to split

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2007 186,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R tyre outer edge is getting low and is on legal limit

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 183,145 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 183,145 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Viscos cooling fan seized

Pass 8 Jul 2005 181,891 miles

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

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

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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C284 CBW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C284 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 C284 CBW registered?

C284 CBW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C284 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C284 CBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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