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A7 CGF

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,717 mi
Last recorded167,717 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 167,717 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 167,706 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 165,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside body rust

all tyres wearing lower

Fail 16 Oct 2014 161,253 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 161,253 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 154,057 miles

body edges corroding especially offside front wheel arch

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 146,281 miles

rear number-plate is deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 138,377 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 138,377 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 131,127 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 125,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 125,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 120,501 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 113,672 miles

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

spare tyre is worn below limit.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 113,672 miles

spare tyre is worn below limit.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 106,884 miles

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

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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A7 CGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 A7 CGF, 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 A7 CGF registered?

A7 CGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is A7 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 CGF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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