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904 GLE

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,033 mi
Last recorded40,033 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration904 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 40,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,784 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 37,251 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 37,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 35,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2008 32,756 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 30,717 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 30,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,583 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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904 GLE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 904 GLE, 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 904 GLE registered?

904 GLE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is 904 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 904 GLE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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