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A15 GRC

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,145 mi
Last recorded119,145 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 119,145 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 119,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 111,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,100 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension bush perished no play

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,805 miles

near side front tyre worn on both shoulders

outer sidewall cracks to near side rear tyre

outer sidewall cracks to off side front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,556 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 76,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,530 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 70,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,218 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,218 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,548 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,767 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 65,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 62,597 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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A15 GRC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A15 GRC, 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 A15 GRC registered?

A15 GRC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A15 GRC safe to buy?

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