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G683 BBK

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,768 mi
Last recorded135,768 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG683 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 135,768 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 135,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 135,571 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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G683 BBK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 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 G683 BBK, 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 36 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 G683 BBK registered?

G683 BBK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G683 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G683 BBK shows 3 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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