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EAW 899L

1972 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,574 mi
Last recorded7,574 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz C68,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 899L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,574 miles

Advise Power steering leak!

Advise corrosion on boot floor

Advise corrosion under batery tray

Advise front X member corroded!

Advise rear discs corroded!

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 7,559 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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EAW 899L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 68,264 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 EAW 899L, 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 54 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 EAW 899L?

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What year was EAW 899L registered?

EAW 899L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is EAW 899L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 899L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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