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C20 OBE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 159,800 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 155,643 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 155,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking tank vent (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,978 miles

Front head light levelling control switch missing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 145,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front head light levelling control switch missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 141,299 miles

crack in nearside of windscreen but not in drivers vision.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 141,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

crack in nearside of windscreen but not in drivers vision.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 135,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 132,093 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 132,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2011 127,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,095 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,837 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 112,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 104,381 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 104,381 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 95,958 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 87,379 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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C20 OBE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C20 OBE, 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 C20 OBE registered?

C20 OBE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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