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701 AER

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

163,648 mi
Last recorded163,648 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration701 AER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 163,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 1 Aug 2024 161,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 3 Aug 2023 158,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 155,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 152,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 150,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 148,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 146,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 143,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 140,804 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jul 2015 137,559 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 133,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 133,150 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 129,972 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 128,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 124,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,121 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 120,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 113,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 108,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 100,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006
Pass 11 Aug 2005 87,759 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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701 AER is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 701 AER, 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 701 AER registered?

701 AER is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 701 AER safe to buy?

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