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VNF 32X

1982 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,059 mi
Last recorded119,059 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz C125,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNF 32X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2008 119,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front seats will not tip forward.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill rusted through by front jacking point but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front footwell rusting.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 118,319 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Feb 2007 118,319 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust bmounting rubbers cracking.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2006 117,750 miles

N/S front bottom joint gaiter split.

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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VNF 32X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VNF 32X, 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 VNF 32X registered?

VNF 32X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1982.

Is VNF 32X safe to buy?

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