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A15 RPD

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,743 mi
Last recorded115,743 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 115,743 miles

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

exhaust systems corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleand and greased

slight play on n/s front antiroll bar link bush

slight play on steering joints

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,739 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

exhaust systems corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleand and greased

slight play on n/s front antiroll bar link bush

slight play on steering joints

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,925 miles

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

nearside & offside front brakre discs slight pitting

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,989 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 80,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,164 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 RPD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A15 RPD, 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 RPD registered?

A15 RPD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is A15 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 RPD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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