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D5 OBH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 126,180 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 126,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 117,647 miles

Driver's door mirror taped.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 117,647 miles

Driver's door mirror taped.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 115,292 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 115,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 109,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 105,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D5 OBH, 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

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What year was D5 OBH registered?

D5 OBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is D5 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 OBH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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