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C346 HFM

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,253 mi
Last recorded139,253 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC346 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 139,253 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 139,222 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C346 HFM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C346 HFM, 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 C346 HFM registered?

C346 HFM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C346 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C346 HFM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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