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MIW 8102

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 8102
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 126,804 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL IS DAMAGED

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

steering pipes are corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 126,804 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL IS DAMAGED

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

steering pipes are corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 119,259 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 119,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 112,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 105,770 miles

4 TYRES WORN INNER BEDGES TRACK MAY BE OUT

Fail 8 Feb 2007 105,770 miles

4 TYRES WORN INNER BEDGES TRACK MAY BE OUT

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 96,998 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 96,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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MIW 8102 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MIW 8102, 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 MIW 8102 registered?

MIW 8102 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is MIW 8102 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 8102 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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