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A13 JEA

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,254 mi
Last recorded80,254 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,254 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 75,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,822 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 JEA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A13 JEA, 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 JEA registered?

A13 JEA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is A13 JEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 JEA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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