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VEL 84X

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEL 84X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 78,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 78,261 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 77,569 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,149 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,761 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,126 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,855 miles

Both rear jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,477 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,184 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,664 miles

Front wipers smeary

Offside Front sill has a hole caused by corrosion

Offside front floor has a hole caused by corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,183 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,361 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,902 miles

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

fuel hoses perrished & hose clips corroded @ fuel pump area-requires attention

Fail 12 Mar 2008 59,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,547 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 58,547 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,982 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe holed near rear silencer mounting

Fail 13 Mar 2006 56,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear exhaust tailpipe holed near rear silencer mounting

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEL 84X registered?

VEL 84X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1982.

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