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M684 KCG

1971 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,125 mi
Last recorded138,125 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz C98,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM684 KCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 138,125 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 138,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 136,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 129,876 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 129,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 121,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 121,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 112,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 103,986 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 95,751 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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M684 KCG is a 1971 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 98,086 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 M684 KCG, 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 55 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 M684 KCG registered?

M684 KCG is a 1971 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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