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R129 MCA

1998 Mercedes C250

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,708 mi
Last recorded170,708 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes C250114,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 MCA
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 170,708 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 170,251 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 152,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 152,782 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 135,362 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 134,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 107,584 miles

Oil leak under inlet manifold

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 10 Nov 2005 81,616 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 81,616 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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R129 MCA is a 1998 Mercedes C250 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 114,912 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 MCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes C250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R129 MCA registered?

R129 MCA is a 1998 Mercedes C250, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is R129 MCA safe to buy?

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