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A19 CRO

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,605 mi
Last recorded135,605 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 CRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 135,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 131,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 121,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 106,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,642 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 92,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 79,688 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 79,688 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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A19 CRO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc 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 A19 CRO, 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 A19 CRO?

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What year was A19 CRO registered?

A19 CRO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A19 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 CRO 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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