MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
osr nsr metal brake pipes from rear flexi hoses corroded
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
osr nsr metal brake pipes from rear flexi hoses corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Front brake pads very low
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear differential leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front brake pads very low
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear differential leaking
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Slight freeplay in both lower ball joints.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 GWY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 A8 GWY, 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 A8 GWY registered?
A8 GWY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is A8 GWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 GWY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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