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A4 XLH

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,645 mi
Last recorded154,645 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 154,645 miles

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

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

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

outer sills not checked due to plastic covers body work and paint a bit rough

Pass 29 Sep 2011 146,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 137,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 128,954 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 121,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 115,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 115,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 107,726 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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 XLH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

A4 XLH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is A4 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 XLH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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