MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was C480 HGR registered?
C480 HGR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C480 HGR safe to buy?
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