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A4 THK

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,916 mi
Last recorded123,916 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,916 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General underbody corrorsion

Fail 24 Aug 2017 123,915 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All coil springs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General underbody corrorsion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,078 miles

general corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,028 miles

general corrosion all areas

Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,518 miles

general corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

general corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,500 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 115,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 111,626 miles

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

Offside Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,077 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 101,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,499 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 80,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,688 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 THK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 THK, 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 A4 THK registered?

A4 THK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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