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A2 YFN

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,509 mi
Last recorded123,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 123,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 112,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 99,339 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 99,339 miles

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

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

stone chips front windscreen not in zone a

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 YFN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 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 YFN, 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 29 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 YFN registered?

A2 YFN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A2 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YFN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A2 YFN have outstanding finance?

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