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LYF 981X

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,248 mi
Last recorded156,248 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 981X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 156,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 156,245 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 156,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 156,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 156,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 155,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 155,778 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 155,778 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 155,602 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 155,269 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 155,269 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 155,155 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind off side rear brake

Pass 21 Sep 2012 154,765 miles

Exhaust has slight leak

Front & rear tyres cracking along treads

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front wiper has light smeer

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 154,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is cracking on outer edge

offside rear lower, quarter panel has a rusty patch

Fail 22 Sep 2011 154,377 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is cracking on outer edge

offside rear lower, quarter panel has a rusty patch

Pass 6 Sep 2010 153,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

misting of oil around engine

nearside front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 3 Sep 2010 153,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

misting of oil around engine

nearside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 11 May 2009 152,793 miles

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

Rear of both sills slightly corroded

both front wheel bearing have slight ruffness

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2009 152,780 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear of both sills slightly corroded

both front wheel bearing have slight ruffness

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2008 152,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 147,321 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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LYF 981X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LYF 981X, 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 LYF 981X registered?

LYF 981X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 1982.

Is LYF 981X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYF 981X shows 21 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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