MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Of Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wing severely corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outter Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch/ Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion both front outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Body has slight corrosion both front outer sills (6.1.B.2)
slight oil leak
Both rear jacking points starting to corrode
Oil leak
Corrosion in O/S/F of floor pan, not within prescribed area.
Hole caused by corrosion in o/s/f sill, not large enough to effect stucture of car.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wipers smeary
Offside Front sill has a hole caused by corrosion
Offside front floor has a hole caused by corrosion
Oil leak
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Oil leak
Fuel cap seal starting to crack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight oil leak on differential (not excessive)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel hoses perrished & hose clips corroded @ fuel pump area-requires attention
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
fuel hoses perrished & hose clips corroded @ fuel pump area-requires attention
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust tailpipe holed near rear silencer mounting
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
rear exhaust tailpipe holed near rear silencer mounting
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VEL 84X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 VEL 84X, 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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VEL 84X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1982.
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