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URL 342Y

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,170 mi
Last recorded170,170 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 342Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 170,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some corrosion to both outer sills at front.

Pass 20 May 2011 170,170 miles

some corrosion to both outer sills at front.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 169,362 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 169,362 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 168,903 miles

most under floor areas are corroded and/or weak

Fail 30 Dec 2008 168,903 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

most under floor areas are corroded and/or weak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 167,979 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 167,977 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 165,499 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 165,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 163,590 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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URL 342Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 URL 342Y, 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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URL 342Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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