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A3 RSS

1998 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,462 mi
Last recorded123,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,462 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,634 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,914 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 121,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 121,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,018 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 113,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 105,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,511 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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A3 RSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A3 RSS, 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 A3 RSS registered?

A3 RSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is A3 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RSS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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