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A16 BDG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,189 mi
Last recorded78,189 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,189 miles

all indicator bulbs sligtly discoloured

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,830 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine temperture gauge reading high

oil "4" service?

wiper slightly smearing

car pull's when in gear

front & rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 68,346 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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A16 BDG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A16 BDG, 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 A16 BDG registered?

A16 BDG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is A16 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 BDG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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