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A8 MLH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,615 mi
Last recorded207,615 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 207,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 207,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 199,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 194,727 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 194,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 190,540 miles

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

advise o/s rear drop link slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2013 190,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise n/s front bottom ball joint slight play

advise o/s rear drop link slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2012 183,945 miles

top suspension mount arm slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2012 183,934 miles

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

advise top suspension mount arms slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2011 179,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 176,613 miles

slight play in off side front wheel

Fail 7 Feb 2009 173,868 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 173,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 172,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 168,030 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 168,030 miles

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

off side/and near side front tyres slight wear tracking

slight knocking in steering rack

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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A8 MLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A8 MLH, 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 A8 MLH registered?

A8 MLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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