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A2 TKV

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

210,075 mi
Last recorded210,075 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 210,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 176,954 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 176,921 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper arm parking on limit

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (5.2.6)

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

body sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear lower coil springs

Pass 9 Mar 2015 168,174 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 155,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 145,778 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 134,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 134,639 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 126,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 120,452 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 118,845 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 112,280 miles

both side front tyre wearing on inneredge

Pass 13 Oct 2007 103,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 94,727 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 85,389 miles

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

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 TKV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

A2 TKV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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