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WTS 797T

1978 Mercedes Unknown

Red Diesel 3005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTS 797T
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,005cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,863 miles

Front radiator supports corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end slight play in outer joint (2.2.B.1f)

under body of car has been heavily welded then under sealed very heavily

Fail 23 Feb 2017 73,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both front wiper arms missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point /outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding rear wheel binding (possible handbrake) (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing corroded near bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind wheel corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /jacking point corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear floor/ inner sill missing (5.2.6)

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

Front radiator supports corroded

Front both front inner wings at front corroded

Nearside Rear spare wheel tub corroded but not in 12" of anything

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end slight play in outer joint (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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WTS 797T is a 1978 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 3,005cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WTS 797T registered?

WTS 797T is a 1978 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 9 October 1978.

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