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MMG 793W

1980 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,241 mi
Last recorded115,241 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2005
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz C110,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMG 793W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2005 115,241 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 115,193 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various areas of chassis have welding repairs or surface corrosion

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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MMG 793W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 MMG 793W, 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.

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How do I check the history of MMG 793W?

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What year was MMG 793W registered?

MMG 793W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1980.

Is MMG 793W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMG 793W 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 MMG 793W have outstanding finance?

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