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LPT 424T

1978 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,908 mi
Last recorded59,908 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz C107,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPT 424T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 59,908 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 59,870 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount split (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg split (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor split (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg split (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspention mount split (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,088 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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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LPT 424T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 LPT 424T, 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.

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What year was LPT 424T registered?

LPT 424T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is LPT 424T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPT 424T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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