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A1 WAD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,917 mi
Last recorded51,917 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 51,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,397 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,368 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,617 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,771 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,474 miles

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

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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A1 WAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A1 WAD, 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 A1 WAD registered?

A1 WAD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A1 WAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 WAD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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