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A1 ONA

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,151 mi
Last recorded72,151 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ONA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,923 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 69,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,852 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR AXLE SEAL LEAKING

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,808 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 59,356 miles

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 ONA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ONA, 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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What year was A1 ONA registered?

A1 ONA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is A1 ONA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 ONA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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