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A16 WLR

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 81,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,627 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer wall heavily cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,997 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 73,997 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,732 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,129 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 114,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,240 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 58,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 108,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 108,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 96,040 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 81,818 miles

N/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF VERTICAL LIFT

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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A16 WLR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 WLR, 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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A16 WLR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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