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H9 FEW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 FEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,328 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 98,328 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,930 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

both rear tyres low in tread

both sides rear radius arm bushes splitting

engine oil leak

lift in both bottom ball joints also o/s gaiter slightly split

o/s door mirror glass insecure

o/s front caliper damp

o/s park brake slightly low in effort

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated and blowing also heat shield insecure and front bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2013 82,807 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 82,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,890 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 76,890 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,658 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,862 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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H9 FEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H9 FEW, 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 H9 FEW registered?

H9 FEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is H9 FEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 FEW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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