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N794 GAH

1971 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,341 mi
Last recorded147,341 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz C98,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 GAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 147,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 144,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear suspension arm bent but works as intended

Fail 29 Jul 2010 144,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear suspension arm bent but works as intended

Pass 4 Aug 2009 139,450 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 139,209 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 134,954 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs light illuminated

Fail 4 Jul 2008 134,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs light illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2007 129,996 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 125,851 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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N794 GAH is a 1971 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N794 GAH, 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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N794 GAH is a 1971 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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