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AKZ 4486

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4486
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017
Pass 6 Oct 2016 116,288 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,256 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,990 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,973 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2008

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,251 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,618 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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AKZ 4486 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKZ 4486, 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 AKZ 4486 registered?

AKZ 4486 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is AKZ 4486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 4486 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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