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NIL 1399

1978 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,873 mi
Last recorded90,873 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz C107,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 1399
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 90,873 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 90,871 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 90,870 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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NIL 1399 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NIL 1399, 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 NIL 1399 registered?

NIL 1399 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 1978.

Is NIL 1399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 1399 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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