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614 FWE

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,924 mi
Last recorded153,924 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration614 FWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2021 153,924 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 151,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 147,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside front and both rear jacking points corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,602 miles

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 141,258 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 138,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 136,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 133,300 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 129,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 125,904 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 121,837 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 115,281 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 106,881 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 103,483 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 103,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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614 FWE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 614 FWE, 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 614 FWE registered?

614 FWE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is 614 FWE safe to buy?

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