MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged but not reducing light output
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose deteriorated
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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C480 BYO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 C480 BYO, 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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C480 BYO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1985.
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