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A12 HTH

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013
Pass 1 Mar 2012 209,539 miles

engine oil leak

srs light on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 209,539 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

srs light on

Pass 18 Jan 2011 200,731 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes not checked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 196,453 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 192,004 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 186,418 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes not checked covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2007 181,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 174,314 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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A12 HTH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A12 HTH, 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 A12 HTH registered?

A12 HTH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is A12 HTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HTH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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