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XYC 103W

1981 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYC 103W
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,433 miles

INNER SILLS WEAK AT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL AREA WEAK

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering drive belts loose

Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2009 78,241 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 78,024 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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XYC 103W is a 1981 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XYC 103W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 45 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYC 103W registered?

XYC 103W is a 1981 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 25 February 1981.

Is XYC 103W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYC 103W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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