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C26 EJW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,390 mi
Last recorded125,390 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 EJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 125,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,945 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 106,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 91,785 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,792 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 58,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,539 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2010 53,463 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,814 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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C26 EJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C26 EJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C26 EJW?

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What year was C26 EJW registered?

C26 EJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C26 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 EJW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C26 EJW have outstanding finance?

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