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CHG 81V

1980 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,983 mi
Last recorded73,983 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz C110,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHG 81V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,983 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,599 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,437 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,142 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 65,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,300 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,504 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 60,639 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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CHG 81V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,189 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 CHG 81V, 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 46 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 CHG 81V registered?

CHG 81V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is CHG 81V safe to buy?

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