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SWJ 891Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,699 mi
Last recorded182,699 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWJ 891Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 182,699 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 182,667 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underneath passenger seat under vehicle marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 179,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 175,595 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 171,951 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 168,160 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 18 Nov 2017 167,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 167,026 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 166,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 165,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 163,099 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust mount bracket from gearbox deteriorated.

nearside rear brake backing plate damaged.

offside front brake backing plate missing.

slight play nearside steering idler arm.

surfaces corrosion throughout underbody.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 163,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust mount bracket from gearbox deteriorated.

nearside rear brake backing plate damaged.

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating.

slight play nearside steering idler arm.

surfaces corrosion throughout underbody.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 161,503 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 161,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 156,765 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 156,754 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 156,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 93,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 155,166 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 155,075 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 151,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/hand brake low effort

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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SWJ 891Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SWJ 891Y, 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.

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What year was SWJ 891Y registered?

SWJ 891Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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