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C28 TJF

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,370 mi
Last recorded76,370 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 TJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,370 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,913 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,843 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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C28 TJF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C28 TJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C28 TJF registered?

C28 TJF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C28 TJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C28 TJF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C28 TJF have outstanding finance?

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