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C494 MDS

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,418 mi
Last recorded95,418 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 MDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,418 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 95,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All tyres badly perishing on sidewalls- 195/70 r14 t

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,965 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 94,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,930 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 93,930 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,752 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 93,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2005 93,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 93,356 miles

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

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

o/s/r inner cv gaiter insecure and leaking grease/oil

slight play ball joint at n/s/f idler arm

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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C494 MDS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C494 MDS, 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 C494 MDS registered?

C494 MDS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C494 MDS safe to buy?

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