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P112 MMJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,814 mi
Last recorded126,814 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 MMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 126,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-65-15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge. Tyre pressure low 195-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play on both front inner tie rods

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,567 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 121,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 117,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 117,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diff leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2014 113,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diff leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2014 113,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 111,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 106,233 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,519 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 83,303 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 77,538 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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P112 MMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P112 MMJ, 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 MMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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