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C464 NMB

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,914 mi
Last recorded119,914 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC464 NMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 119,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 119,811 miles

1,All four gaiters for rear driveshafts deteriorating.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,367 miles

2,Very minor oil seepage from steering box.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

2,Very minor oil seepage from steering box.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 114,078 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 114,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 106,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 106,159 miles

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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C464 NMB 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 C464 NMB, 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 C464 NMB registered?

C464 NMB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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