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C47 UEG

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

202,961 mi
Last recorded202,961 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC47 UEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 202,961 miles

All rear cv boots cracking

Slight blow of exhaust gases at manifold

Pass 20 Oct 2020 201,849 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 201,826 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 201,810 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side ceil and top mountain body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 201,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 200,748 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked between the thrad

Offside Rear tyre has cracked between the thrad

Pass 9 Mar 2017 198,873 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 198,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non standard retaining bolts fitted to offside and nearside front brake callipers

slight movement found at steering box to linkage

Pass 18 Nov 2015 198,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 198,820 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 198,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 198,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 196,624 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 196,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mounting rubber worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 195,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 195,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 194,337 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 194,337 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 190,961 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 190,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 188,284 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 188,253 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 185,425 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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C47 UEG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C47 UEG, 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 C47 UEG registered?

C47 UEG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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