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A1 XCR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,619 mi
Last recorded119,619 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 119,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 111,810 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 106,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering idler joint has slight play.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 101,613 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 101,613 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XCR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 XCR, 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 27 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 A1 XCR?

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What year was A1 XCR registered?

A1 XCR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is A1 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 XCR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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