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C18 OKR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,504 mi
Last recorded126,504 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 OKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,496 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,612 miles

2x front heat shields insecure

water leak [radiator]

Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,610 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

2x front heat shields insecure

water leak [radiator]

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both front mirror slight dele

n/s/r lamp lense cracked slight

Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both front mirror slight dele

n/s/r lamp lense cracked slight

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,592 miles

Advise nearside front spot light inoperative

Fail 19 Apr 2010 78,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise nearside front spot light inoperative

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,857 miles

Advise bulbs out on centre brake light

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,857 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Advise bulbs out on centre brake light

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,211 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 68,211 miles

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

Oil leak

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 64,347 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 64,347 miles

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE

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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C18 OKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C18 OKR, 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 C18 OKR registered?

C18 OKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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