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261 HHN

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 HHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,990 miles

Air bag warning light illunated

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 81,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light illunated

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,108 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small chip n/s/f headlamp lens

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,700 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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261 HHN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 261 HHN, 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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How do I check the history of 261 HHN?

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What year was 261 HHN registered?

261 HHN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is 261 HHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 HHN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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