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R463 DVW

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,353 mi
Last recorded127,353 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 DVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 127,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slight wear

front wheel bearings slight play

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,542 miles

exhaust system corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2011 102,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2010 97,405 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inner edge

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 97,405 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 96,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 92,065 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 89,070 miles

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 17 Nov 2007 89,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 85,970 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 85,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,215 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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R463 DVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 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-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 R463 DVW, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R463 DVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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