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C17 CMJ

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,790 mi
Last recorded71,790 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 CMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,790 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,935 miles

NSF Tyre cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,859 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 50,854 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,942 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 27,897 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,210 miles

slight cracking al 4 tyre treads.recommend replacement soon

Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,813 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 8,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 6,924 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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C17 CMJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 CMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 CMJ registered?

C17 CMJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is C17 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 CMJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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