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GAT 51N

1974 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

61,918 mi
Last recorded61,918 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz C28,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAT 51N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2015 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspetion

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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GAT 51N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 28,106 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 GAT 51N, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAT 51N registered?

GAT 51N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 1974.

Is GAT 51N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAT 51N shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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