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CSA 779Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,012 mi
Last recorded93,012 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSA 779Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2014 93,012 miles

Corrosion To Underside

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,527 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 92,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

battery insecure

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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CSA 779Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,608 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 CSA 779Y, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CSA 779Y?

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What year was CSA 779Y registered?

CSA 779Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1982.

Is CSA 779Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSA 779Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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