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R56 TGF

1998 Mercedes C250

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,127 mi
Last recorded130,127 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes C250114,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 TGF
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 130,127 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 130,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 126,761 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Screen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

instrument panel incomplete.unknown warning light illuminated

Fail 4 Jul 2014 126,761 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres low tread and cracking

leak off pipe damp

instrument panel incomplete.unknown warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,728 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2011 124,639 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 115,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 107,491 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,550 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 80,242 miles

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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R56 TGF is a 1998 Mercedes C250 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R56 TGF, 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 R56 TGF registered?

R56 TGF is a 1998 Mercedes C250, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R56 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 TGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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