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EPO 798L

1973 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,230 mi
Last recorded86,230 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2006
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz C51,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 798L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2006 86,230 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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EPO 798L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,461 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 EPO 798L, 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 53 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 EPO 798L?

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What year was EPO 798L registered?

EPO 798L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 1973.

Is EPO 798L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 798L 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.

Does EPO 798L have outstanding finance?

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