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AFA 768A

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,178 mi
Last recorded124,178 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 768A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 124,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 112,738 miles

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

advise centre rear exhaust box deteriorated inside

advise offside front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2012 101,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,675 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 87,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 83,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 80,316 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 76,817 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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AFA 768A is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AFA 768A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AFA 768A?

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What year was AFA 768A registered?

AFA 768A is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is AFA 768A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFA 768A shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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