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D5 DLH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,414 mi
Last recorded138,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 DLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 138,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 132,920 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 132,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 129,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 127,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 124,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 112,810 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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D5 DLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D5 DLH, 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 D5 DLH registered?

D5 DLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is D5 DLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 DLH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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