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A5 SPN

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,961 mi
Last recorded139,961 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 139,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 136,316 miles

condition of nearside front seatbelt

condition of track rod end rubber

corrossion on rear brake pipes need attention

Pass 27 Sep 2009 129,467 miles

dash illumination lights inop, o/s/f tyre worn low, dents and scratchs to various body panels.

Fail 27 Sep 2009 129,467 miles

Nearside Front 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)

dash illumination lights inop, o/s/f tyre worn low, dents and scratchs to various body panels.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 122,610 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 122,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,392 miles

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

both rear flexis cracking borderline

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes to flexis

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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A5 SPN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A5 SPN, 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 A5 SPN registered?

A5 SPN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is A5 SPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SPN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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