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A13 EAL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,413 mi
Last recorded115,413 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 EAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,413 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,916 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,235 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 110,725 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 106,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,412 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,491 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 97,919 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,155 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,736 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 74,660 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,113 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,113 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE FLEXIS STARTING TO PERRISH

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS

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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A13 EAL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A13 EAL, 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 A13 EAL registered?

A13 EAL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A13 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 EAL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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