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S113 AAX

1998 Mercedes C250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,013 mi
Last recorded188,013 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes C250114,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 AAX
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 188,013 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches and door bottoms corroded

slight damage to zone A on windscreen

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering joints

Fail 18 Dec 2018 188,013 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches and door bottoms corroded

slight damage to zone A on windscreen

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Dec 2017 186,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 185,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 182,845 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 179,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 175,624 miles

slight free play found at steering wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2012 167,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 158,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 148,131 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 134,699 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 134,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 120,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 97,375 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 86,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 86,357 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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S113 AAX is a 1998 Mercedes C250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S113 AAX, 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 S113 AAX registered?

S113 AAX is a 1998 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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