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FGS 932Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,873 mi
Last recorded203,873 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGS 932Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2018 203,873 miles

Brake performance not tested rear chassis corrosion (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 200,957 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 200,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 200,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 193,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 190,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 190,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 184,037 miles

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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FGS 932Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FGS 932Y, 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 FGS 932Y registered?

FGS 932Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is FGS 932Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGS 932Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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