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9434 PF

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,506 mi
Last recorded49,506 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9434 PF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,510 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 46,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,318 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,710 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,393 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,609 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

center wiper blade smeary

n/s/front tyre outer tread within center 3/4 band on 2.0mm

o/s/rear tyre outer tread low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,220 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,900 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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9434 PF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 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 9434 PF, 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 29 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 9434 PF registered?

9434 PF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 9434 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9434 PF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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