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ACZ 2625

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,767 mi
Last recorded140,767 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 2625
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 140,767 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil slightly leak from differential

Fail 30 Oct 2019 140,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cracked sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bottom wing sticking out and taped up (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure lens (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wipermark (3.2 (a) (i))

both repeaters lenses missing

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Nov 2018 137,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing/bumper taped up

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear axle oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides wing repeaters lenses missing

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2018 137,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to holes within 12" of offside rear suspension coil spring top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily scored and thin by pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads below 1.5mm and outer pad heavily scoring disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Imbalanced with offside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front wing/fender indicator lenses missing.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer tail lamp not working although inner tail lamp okay.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside & Offside front suspension arm bushes perished and cracked.

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

Nearside mirror damaged.

Oil leak ()

Windscreen scratched

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished. 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,087 miles

both front wheel arches have slight corrosion

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front fog light inop

nearside outer sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 122,087 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both front wheel arches have slight corrosion

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads low

front bumper insecure

nearside front fog light inop

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre low

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 116,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre has a nail

rear brake pads worn thin

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 28 Oct 2014 116,188 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre has a nail

rear brake pads worn thin

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

coolant light on

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,174 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coolant light on

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 109,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wing damage

o/s/r door damage

Pass 24 Oct 2012 103,638 miles

Front bumper damage

Front registration plate damage

Offside rear door damage

Oil leak

Rear bumper damage

coolant warning lamp on

Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front bumper damage

Front registration plate damage

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

Offside rear door damage

Oil leak

Rear bumper damage

coolant warning lamp on

Fail 22 Jun 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

coolant warning light on

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,796 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 95,796 miles

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

bad oil leak

body work damage

coolant light on

nearside rear lens damage

number plate lights dim

offside rear tyre on2.2mm and wearing bald on inside edge

washer light on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

slow to reach CO limits

Fail 28 Jun 2010 89,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

slow to reach CO limits

Pass 13 Jun 2009 82,455 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

fuel tank senders disconnected

n/s/sill accident damage

Fail 13 Jun 2009 82,455 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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)

fuel tank senders disconnected

n/s/sill accident damage

Fail 25 Apr 2009 81,376 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

accident damage to n/s sill,n/s/r lamp cluster,o/s/r quater and o/s/f bumper

Pass 10 Nov 2007 71,603 miles

accident damage to f bumper(loose) and n/s sill

Fail 10 Nov 2007 71,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to f bumper(loose) and n/s sill

Pass 29 Jul 2006 62,307 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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ACZ 2625 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ACZ 2625, 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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ACZ 2625 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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