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A4 YRU

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,213 mi
Last recorded162,213 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 162,213 miles

Front windscreen delaminating

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 159,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 151,758 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 144,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 139,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 135,417 miles

stonechip on front windscreen

Pass 5 May 2009 132,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 129,158 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 124,493 miles

N/S/F headlamp lens cracked

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 124,493 miles

N/S/F headlamp lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2006 119,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 107,123 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 YRU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

A4 YRU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is A4 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 YRU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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