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RRR 500N

1974 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,010 mi
Last recorded8,010 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz C28,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRR 500N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 8,010 miles

All suspension bushes beginning to perish but no excessive movement

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crossmember and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs to vehicle in prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has been heavily undersealed and underbody sprayed

vehicle has had a large number of underbody repairs

vibration/wobble on vehicle when driven

Fail 1 Oct 2021 7,993 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (in the wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing/inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All suspension bushes beginning to perish

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs to vehicle in prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

seatbelts working but short

vehicle has been heavily undersealed and undersprayed

vehicle has had a large number of repairs

vibration on vehicle when driven

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,302 miles

UNDER SIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED

Fail 2 Feb 2018 7,881 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

UNDER SIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED

Pass 24 Aug 2016 7,798 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 7,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,741 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 7,741 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 7,607 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 7,564 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 7,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f seatbelt stalk stiff to use

Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,495 miles

top coolant hose kinked

Fail 30 Aug 2012 7,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

top coolant hose kinked

Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,318 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,559 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 4,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,558 miles

multiple welding repairs done

Fail 8 Aug 2007 4,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

multiple welding repairs done

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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RRR 500N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 28,106 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 RRR 500N, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RRR 500N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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