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C517 GPU

1985 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz C123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC517 GPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 125,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 125,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 125,837 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 125,834 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 123,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to suspension/brake components

covers fitted obscuring view

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside front balljoint dust cover missing

offside front balljoint dust cover split

suspension bush's perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2010 123,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to suspension/brake components

covers fitted obscuring view

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside front balljoint dust cover missing

offside front balljoint dust cover split

suspension bush's perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,092 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 121,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 121,058 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 121,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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C517 GPU 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 60%.

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 C517 GPU, 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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C517 GPU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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