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8387 XZ

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,199 mi
Last recorded100,199 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8387 XZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 100,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 100,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

offside front position lamp dull

Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,495 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,997 miles

Front brake discs worn to edges

O/s rear tyre worn to edge

Rear brake discs worn to edges

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,612 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,545 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,626 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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8387 XZ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 8387 XZ, 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 8387 XZ registered?

8387 XZ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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