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P112 CJH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,782 mi
Last recorded121,782 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 121,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded to almost white, bulbs require replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Wiper arm damaged, cause of faulty blade, catches a pillar upon return to stop

misfire under load between 3/4k rpm

Fail 22 Feb 2022 119,006 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded to almost white, bulbs require replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Wiper arm damaged, cause of faulty blade, catches a pillar upon return to stop

misfire under load between 3/4k rpm

Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper arm system damaged but not affecting operation.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin covers fitted preventing full inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion, including suspension, braking and exhaust systems

Fail 22 Feb 2021 116,628 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper arm system damaged but not affecting operation.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin covers fitted preventing full inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion, including suspension, braking and exhaust systems

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,526 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front wiper arm gear box seems to have a fault, wiper arm could jam, advise further investigation.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low, also worn on outer edge.

both rear tyres wearing low & perishing.

front wiper blade split at end.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals.

oil leak.

rear number plate deteriorating.

stone chips in front screen, also screen "milky" at base.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 111,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,297 miles

Front screen deteriorated at base.(milky)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

both rear tyres perishing.

fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorating.

oil leak.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 109,297 miles

Front screen deteriorated at base.(milky)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing.

fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorating.

oil leak.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,424 miles

front screen deteriorating along bottom.

nearside rear brake pads wearing low.

oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,790 miles

ADVISE, chip in front screen.

ADVISE, nearside front indicator lens condensated.

ADVISE, nearside rear brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,019 miles

ADVISE, auxilary belt deteriorating.

ADVISE, chip in front screen.

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre perishing.

ADVISE, offside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,387 miles

ADVISE, offside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 99,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,132 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 90,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,378 miles

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

battery not held in

Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not held in

offside front tyre worn,just passes.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,790 miles

small chip/crack in centre of windscreen

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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P112 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P112 CJH, 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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P112 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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