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H13 ELP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 ELP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 104,342 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 104,336 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 93,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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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H13 ELP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H13 ELP, 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 H13 ELP registered?

H13 ELP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is H13 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 ELP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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