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A15 PSX

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,847 mi
Last recorded171,847 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 171,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 171,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 163,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 148,038 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 133,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 119,912 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 PSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A15 PSX, 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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What year was A15 PSX registered?

A15 PSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is A15 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PSX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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