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RDW 566Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

175,603 mi
Last recorded175,603 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDW 566Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 175,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 173,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 172,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 170,827 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 169,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,697 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 164,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 160,185 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 160,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 156,238 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 151,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 148,946 miles

Oil leak

rear dif leaking oil

Pass 11 Feb 2014 145,866 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 142,880 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 139,613 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear axel has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 136,810 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 133,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 129,989 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2009 129,987 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 127,109 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

filler in n/s rear outer sill

slight play in n/s + o/s rear anti roll bar drop link arm bushes

Fail 19 Feb 2008 127,041 miles

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

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

filler in n/s rear outer sill

slight play in n/s + o/s rear anti roll bar drop link arm bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2007 123,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 119,796 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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RDW 566Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 RDW 566Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDW 566Y registered?

RDW 566Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is RDW 566Y safe to buy?

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