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83 BKA

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,827 mi
Last recorded82,827 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,827 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,819 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 81,819 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,156 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,524 miles

N\S\F increase rate slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,723 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,116 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,121 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 47,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,468 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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83 BKA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 83 BKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 83 BKA registered?

83 BKA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is 83 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 BKA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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