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A9 TBY

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,316 mi
Last recorded163,316 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 163,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 157,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 148,207 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 141,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 134,877 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 134,877 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 125,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 109,738 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 TBY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A9 TBY, 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 A9 TBY registered?

A9 TBY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is A9 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 TBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A9 TBY have outstanding finance?

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