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A10 DSD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,280 mi
Last recorded124,280 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 124,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 120,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre inner sidewall perished

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 117,567 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS WORN, FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Fail 26 Nov 2009 117,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,454 miles

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

poor pattern on os headlamp

Pass 8 Sep 2007 106,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 98,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sligut binding n/s front brake

Pass 20 Dec 2005 83,852 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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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A10 DSD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 A10 DSD, 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 30 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 A10 DSD registered?

A10 DSD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is A10 DSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 DSD 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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