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A14 EWP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,769 miles

Slight Play in Both Front Bottom Ball Joints.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Slight Play in Both Front Bottom Ball Joints.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,866 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 68,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,758 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,714 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 56,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,632 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 48,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,131 miles

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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A14 EWP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 A14 EWP, 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 A14 EWP registered?

A14 EWP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is A14 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 EWP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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