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KJB 490L

1972 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,574 mi
Last recorded21,574 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz C68,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJB 490L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,574 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 21,574 miles

Centre Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,551 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,538 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,027 miles

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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KJB 490L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 68,264 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 KJB 490L, 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 54 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 KJB 490L registered?

KJB 490L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is KJB 490L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJB 490L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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