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71 MES

1979 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,861 mi
Last recorded26,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz C129,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Pass 12 May 2017 26,822 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,127 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,778 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 24,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 24,760 miles

engine missfire

nearside rear tyre inner tread feathered and cracked

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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71 MES is a 1979 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 129,705 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 71 MES, 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 47 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 71 MES registered?

71 MES is a 1979 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is 71 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 MES shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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