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S793 ERC

1998 Mercedes C250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,967 mi
Last recorded51,967 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes C250114,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 ERC
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2007 51,967 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise off side front track rod end gator in poor order

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,967 miles

advise off side front track rod end gator in poor order

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,135 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 47,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 38,831 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 38,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S793 ERC is a 1998 Mercedes C250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S793 ERC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S793 ERC?

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What year was S793 ERC registered?

S793 ERC is a 1998 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S793 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S793 ERC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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