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TFH 15L

1973 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2005
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz C51,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFH 15L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2005 86,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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

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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TFH 15L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 TFH 15L, 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 TFH 15L?

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What year was TFH 15L registered?

TFH 15L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is TFH 15L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFH 15L shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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