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A6 HWK

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,327 mi
Last recorded141,327 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 141,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 138,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,137 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 134,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 129,875 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak Front and rear of the vehicle excessive ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,177 miles

General condition represents age and mileage of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2017 124,128 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing all four wheels missing one nut (4.2.A.1e)

General condition represents age and mileage of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

general condition represents age of vehicle

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

cant see bottom of rear springs

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2014 108,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

cant see bottom of rear springs

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,344 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,455 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 57,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn close too legal limit

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn close too legal limit

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,275 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HWK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWK, 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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A6 HWK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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