MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack nearside headlight glass
brake pad wear indicator lamp is on.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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4198 TR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 4198 TR, 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 4198 TR registered?
4198 TR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is 4198 TR safe to buy?
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