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A4 SRW

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,615 mi
Last recorded45,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 SRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,615 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 45,615 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 45,445 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 44,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 44,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 44,247 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 44,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 43,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,864 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 38,864 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,209 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,967 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,163 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 27,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,928 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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A4 SRW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A4 SRW, 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 A4 SRW registered?

A4 SRW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is A4 SRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 SRW shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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