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PNP 491T

1978 Mercedes-benz C

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,392 mi
Last recorded111,392 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz C107,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 491T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 111,392 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

majority of underbody covered in underseal

Fail 18 Oct 2025 111,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole near mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 holes within 30cm of mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion on boot floor

majority of underbody covered in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 107,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,661 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 107,629 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 106,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 10,530 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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PNP 491T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNP 491T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PNP 491T registered?

PNP 491T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is PNP 491T safe to buy?

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