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A3 WTW

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,692 mi
Last recorded195,692 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2014 195,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 183,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 178,910 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 178,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 178,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 176,107 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 169,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 157,620 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 150,529 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 WTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 WTW, 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 A3 WTW registered?

A3 WTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is A3 WTW safe to buy?

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