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A13 DGN

1997 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,615 mi
Last recorded205,615 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 205,615 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 205,194 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 191,799 miles

Oil leak

coolant leak radiator

o/s headlamp stone chip

rear brake dics corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 191,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 177,600 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 163,562 miles

small chips o/s/f headlight

Pass 18 Apr 2008 154,440 miles

chips in o/s/f head lamp

Pass 22 Mar 2007 146,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 146,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 140,862 miles

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.

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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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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A13 DGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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