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A19 TPS

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,053 mi
Last recorded84,053 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 TPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported flange plus 2 brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,743 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear bkts corroded off

exhaust front joint badly corroded

n/s mirror broken and glass missing

o/s door mirror broken

oil leak at diff

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,950 miles

exhaust brackets corroded off

front exhaust joint badly corroded

n/s door mirror broken

n/s rear tyre getting low on edge

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,659 miles

oil leak at rear diff side seals

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,998 miles

n/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,805 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,347 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat - Adult belt not tested.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,057 miles

all indicator bulbs faded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,583 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 TPS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TPS, 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 TPS?

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What year was A19 TPS registered?

A19 TPS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is A19 TPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 TPS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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