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A9 SDW

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,106 mi
Last recorded151,106 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 151,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 151,106 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 149,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 147,473 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 144,296 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 144,296 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,350 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 143,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to jack point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to jack point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 138,651 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,574 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 136,574 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 130,154 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 130,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,090 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 120,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 114,796 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 108,698 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 102,004 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 102,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,594 miles

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 78,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,595 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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A9 SDW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 A9 SDW, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 SDW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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