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C480 HGR

1985 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,316 mi
Last recorded163,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 HGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 163,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 157,851 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 150,673 miles

Gearbox leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Both tyres deteriorated (cracking)

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 140,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 138,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 137,357 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 136,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 135,179 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 135,173 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 135,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,151 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 135,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 129,841 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 129,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 129,807 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 129,807 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 121,323 miles

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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C480 HGR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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