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7836 R

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,302 mi
Last recorded93,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7836 R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 93,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 92,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,263 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 92,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,886 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,273 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,649 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 90,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,064 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,005 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,822 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,541 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 67,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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7836 R is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 7836 R, 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 7836 R registered?

7836 R is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is 7836 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7836 R shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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