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DGS 66X

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 66X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 249,989 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 249,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 249,962 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 249,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 249,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 249,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 248,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 248,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 247,156 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 246,420 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NSR drive shaft outer CV boot perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wiper rubbers look OK but not that effective?

Pass 24 Jun 2011 246,420 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NSR drive shaft outer CV boot perished

Wiper rubbers look OK but not that effective?

Pass 15 Jun 2010 245,059 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r light has slight cracked

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2009 244,363 miles

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

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

o/s/f back plate slightly loose

rear cv boots perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 243,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 241,632 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2007 241,632 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

brake fluid low

Pass 13 Jun 2006 240,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 237,463 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2005 237,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DGS 66X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DGS 66X, 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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What year was DGS 66X registered?

DGS 66X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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