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8282 MG

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,411 mi
Last recorded142,411 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8282 MG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 142,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 138,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 136,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 136,197 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 136,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 133,114 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 129,224 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 129,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 127,407 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 127,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 123,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 117,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,579 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 105,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 84,931 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 84,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 82,419 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 75,330 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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8282 MG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 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 8282 MG, 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 29 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 8282 MG registered?

8282 MG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 8282 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8282 MG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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