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KJO 173S

1978 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,580 mi
Last recorded84,580 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz C107,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJO 173S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outer sills rear inner wheel arches and floor pans corroded & rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2007 83,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner & outer sills corroded

both rear inner & outer rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,659 miles

corroison to outer sills, rear chassis around rear springs and to rear wheel arches

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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KJO 173S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 107,645 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 KJO 173S, 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 48 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 KJO 173S registered?

KJO 173S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1978.

Is KJO 173S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJO 173S shows 3 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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