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WUK 888T

1978 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,250 mi
Last recorded100,250 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz C107,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUK 888T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 100,250 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 100,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WUK 888T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 107,645 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 WUK 888T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WUK 888T?

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What year was WUK 888T registered?

WUK 888T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is WUK 888T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUK 888T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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