MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,362 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside boot floor starting to corrode
Body filler applied to rear of nearside outer sill within 30cm of suspension.
Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished
Front subframe rear bushes close to excessively deteriorated
Heavy corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch close to subframe mounting prescribed area
Nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated.
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside rear caliper steel brake pipe rusty.
Power steering pump damp.
Rear roadsprings corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Body filler applied to rear of nearside outer sill within 30cm of suspension.
Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished
Front subframe rear bushes close to excessively deteriorated
Heavy corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch close to subframe mounting prescribed area
Nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated.
Offside front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside rear caliper steel brake pipe rusty.
Power steering pump damp.
Rear roadsprings corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
idle speed too fast
n/s/f wheel inner arch corroded not in prescribe area
o/s/f floor corroded not in prescribe area
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside front floor corroded through.
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp and it's tell tale don't work
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side headlamp beam image deteriorating
off side and near side front inner wheelarch areas badly rusting
several other areas of floor/sills rusting or previously repaired
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PGT 175L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,461 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 PGT 175L, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PGT 175L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1973.
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