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900X459

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,183 mi
Last recorded80,183 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900X459
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2009 80,183 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

various slight corrosion patches on body work

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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900X459 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 900X459, 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 900X459 registered?

900X459 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 900X459 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 900X459 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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