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A13 WAH

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,071 mi
Last recorded170,071 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 170,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag

Pass 15 Sep 2011 165,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 150,329 miles

slight play in steering , slight oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2010 150,329 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering , slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 128,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 107,732 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 107,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,233 miles

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

nsf bottom ball joint has splitt gaiter

osf steering arm inner joint has slight play and a splitt gaiter.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,447 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 WAH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WAH, 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 WAH registered?

A13 WAH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is A13 WAH safe to buy?

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