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A17 NNF

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,534 mi
Last recorded133,534 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 133,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 130,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 127,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 123,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2008 123,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 118,852 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 118,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 112,486 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARMS AT OS/NS

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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A17 NNF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A17 NNF, 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

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What year was A17 NNF registered?

A17 NNF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is A17 NNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 NNF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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