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A2 EHP

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,988 mi
Last recorded102,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 102,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,824 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,635 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,601 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,796 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 35,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A2 EHP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A2 EHP, 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 A2 EHP registered?

A2 EHP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is A2 EHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EHP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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