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1274 PX

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,307 mi
Last recorded139,307 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1274 PX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 139,307 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 139,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 135,733 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 135,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 128,068 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 128,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 114,666 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 114,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 95,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 83,754 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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1274 PX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 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 1274 PX, 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 28 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 1274 PX registered?

1274 PX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is 1274 PX safe to buy?

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