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CWK 700Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWK 700Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 94,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Some prescribed areas under vehicle are corroded but not considered exsessive

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,428 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 77,410 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,558 miles

front brakes binding slightly

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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CWK 700Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CWK 700Y, 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.

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How do I check the history of CWK 700Y?

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What year was CWK 700Y registered?

CWK 700Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1982.

Is CWK 700Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWK 700Y shows 6 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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