MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion on O/S/R brake disc
Engine leaking oil
Fuel filler cap perished
O/S boot pan corroded through/battery tray
Play in O/S/F track rod end
Sligt play in N/S/F wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Corrosion on O/S/R brake disc
Engine leaking oil
Fuel filler cap perished
O/S boot pan corroded through/battery tray
Play in O/S/F track rod end
Sligt play in N/S/F wheel bearing
Oil leak
coolant leak radiator
o/s headlamp stone chip
rear brake dics corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
centre exhaust securing clamp broken
centre to rear exhaust securing arm corroded and missing
o/s/f wheel arch corroded
rear brake discs pitted
stone chip damage to o/s/f headlamp glass
small chips o/s/f headlight
chips in o/s/f head lamp
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Stone chip in O/S headlight
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
heavy damage to o/s/f chassis outrigger
stonechip in o/s headlamp glass
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A13 DGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A13 DGN, 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 A13 DGN registered?
A13 DGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 1997.
Is A13 DGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for A13 DGN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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