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A6 YSP

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,089 mi
Last recorded126,089 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 126,089 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 126,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,073 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 97,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,433 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 85,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,799 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,504 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 62,501 miles

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YSP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A6 YSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 YSP registered?

A6 YSP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A6 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 YSP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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