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938X389

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,216 mi
Last recorded46,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration938X389
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,216 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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938X389 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 938X389, 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 938X389 registered?

938X389 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is 938X389 safe to buy?

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