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OCY 62Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCY 62Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2015 109,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,678 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 101,678 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,709 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 100,707 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,644 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 99,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 97,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,270 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 94,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight dampness around front and rear hydraulic rams

Pass 8 Sep 2007 94,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

slight dampness around front and rear hydraulic rams

Pass 11 Oct 2006 92,000 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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OCY 62Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OCY 62Y, 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.

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What year was OCY 62Y registered?

OCY 62Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is OCY 62Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCY 62Y shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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