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A6 BDD

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,373 mi
Last recorded75,373 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,373 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion through inner wing metal brake pipe

noise from engine area air conditioning pump

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,335 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre splitting and perrishing to outer wall

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,139 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,932 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,931 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,762 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 39,756 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,097 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 32,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 29,988 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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A6 BDD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A6 BDD, 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 A6 BDD registered?

A6 BDD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A6 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 BDD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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