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PGT 175L

1973 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

57,362 mi
Last recorded57,362 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz C51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 175L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 57,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,525 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,389 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,471 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 51,461 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 51,432 miles

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

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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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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What year was PGT 175L registered?

PGT 175L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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