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R33 SAH

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,934 mi
Last recorded102,934 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 SAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 May 2008 102,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 90,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 81,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R33 SAH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R33 SAH, 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 R33 SAH registered?

R33 SAH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R33 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 SAH shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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