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P113 CJH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 148,638 miles

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

Front suspension components surface corrosion

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2018 147,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 142,874 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 142,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort & offside (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 136,523 miles

Rear brake discs worn

exhaust rear bkt loose

handbrake long travel

Pass 7 Feb 2015 132,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 127,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear tyres tread worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields rusty/loose

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 116,046 miles

front brake discs worn

front shockers damp

front tyres worn

rear brake hoses slight perrished

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2012 116,046 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front shockers damp

front tyres worn

rear brake hoses slight perrished

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2011 111,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 106,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 96,573 miles

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

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

nearside front hand brake effort slightly low

Fail 12 Jan 2009 96,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside front hand brake effort slightly low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 87,022 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,517 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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P113 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P113 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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What year was P113 CJH registered?

P113 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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