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DYW 21V

1979 Mercedes Coupe

Gold Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,501 mi
Last recorded77,501 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYW 21V
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 77,501 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 77,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2005 77,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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DYW 21V is a 1979 Mercedes Coupe in Gold with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYW 21V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DYW 21V?

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What year was DYW 21V registered?

DYW 21V is a 1979 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is DYW 21V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYW 21V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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