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R925 JWL

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 175,604 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2011 172,070 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 164,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 155,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 145,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 123,632 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 123,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R925 JWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R925 JWL, 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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What year was R925 JWL registered?

R925 JWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R925 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 JWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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