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TEP 313Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,756 mi
Last recorded181,756 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEP 313Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 181,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

water in headlamps osf wing corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 179,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 178,973 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 178,972 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 Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 172,087 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 172,086 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 165,454 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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TEP 313Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TEP 313Y, 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 TEP 313Y registered?

TEP 313Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 1982.

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