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LAY 816V

1980 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz C110,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAY 816V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,911 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 82,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,170 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 78,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 74,299 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 74,299 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

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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LAY 816V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,189 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 LAY 816V, 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 46 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 LAY 816V registered?

LAY 816V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 1980.

Is LAY 816V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAY 816V shows 6 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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