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A1 HHH

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,630 mi
Last recorded114,630 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2012 114,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 108,024 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 94,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,740 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)

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

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2006 80,207 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

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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A1 HHH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 HHH, 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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A1 HHH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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