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KVS 643Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,408 mi
Last recorded113,408 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 643Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 113,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 111,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 110,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,423 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 110,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 109,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,897 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,496 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,004 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 107,922 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,350 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,690 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 102,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 99,841 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 97,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,120 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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KVS 643Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KVS 643Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVS 643Y registered?

KVS 643Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1982.

Is KVS 643Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVS 643Y shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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