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109 AOD

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,158 mi
Last recorded42,158 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration109 AOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre badly cracked around outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking to outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,227 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,093 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 29,510 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,590 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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109 AOD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 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 109 AOD, 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 29 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 109 AOD registered?

109 AOD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is 109 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 109 AOD shows 16 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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