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A13 DLO

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,410 mi
Last recorded216,410 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 216,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 213,629 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 207,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 198,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 188,739 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 188,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 181,650 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear and offside front tyres 3mm

Fail 24 Mar 2015 181,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear and offside front tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Mar 2014 176,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 172,618 miles

condensation inside n/s headlamp

Pass 26 Mar 2012 170,222 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2011 166,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 166,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 164,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 158,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 155,878 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 151,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 136,278 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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A13 DLO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A13 DLO, 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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A13 DLO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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