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C444 OHG

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,666 mi
Last recorded191,666 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC444 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 191,666 miles

All 4 RR drive shaft boots perished

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

RR diff oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 187,278 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 187,266 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s door mirror glass refective detteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2006 187,143 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 187,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

flaking rust area of offside bonnet hinge

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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C444 OHG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Gold 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 C444 OHG, 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 C444 OHG registered?

C444 OHG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1985.

Is C444 OHG safe to buy?

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