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A9 WFE

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,222 mi
Last recorded145,222 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 WFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 145,222 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 145,104 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front disc corroded

Rear pads low

hand brake cable touching the prop

Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 116,847 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 114,897 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 113,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,626 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 110,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,195 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 105,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 99,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 93,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 87,817 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 87,808 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 WFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WFE, 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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What year was A9 WFE registered?

A9 WFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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