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A15 MFH

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 MFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,264 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 94,264 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2017 88,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,895 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 788,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,470 miles

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

age cracks appearing in both rear outer tyre walls

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,470 miles

age cracks appearing in both rear outer tyre walls

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,312 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 55,844 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 55,771 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 MFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A15 MFH?

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What year was A15 MFH registered?

A15 MFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A15 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 MFH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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