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A10 LFP

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

201,215 mi
Last recorded201,215 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 201,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 187,507 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 176,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 163,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 153,826 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 139,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 122,998 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 113,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 109,019 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 109,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 105,547 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

Pass 31 Jan 2006 105,033 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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A10 LFP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A10 LFP, 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 A10 LFP registered?

A10 LFP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is A10 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 LFP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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