MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,086 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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play in suspension
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear drive shaft cv gaiters perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside windscreen washer not working
Oil leak from engine area
Oil leak from rear axle
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OEU 712J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OEU 712J, 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 OEU 712J registered?
OEU 712J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1971.
Is OEU 712J safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEU 712J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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