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P113 PJA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,851 mi
Last recorded154,851 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 PJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 154,851 miles

General corrosion to underside and exterior of vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2020 154,848 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

General corrosion to underside and exterior of vehicle

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 153,255 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear boot floor corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 153,255 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking by tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 150,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 150,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure outer bolt loose red rust coming out (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking inner wheel arch (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over top of axle (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 148,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filler breather pipe deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2015 148,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,561 miles

ABS lamp

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

Signs of corrosion (structural-rear suspension components) Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 11 Jun 2013 140,452 miles

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

o/s rear inner wheel arch fuel filler neck breather rubber pipe badly perished.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 140,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s rear inner wheel arch fuel filler neck breather rubber pipe badly perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 136,059 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at the gearbox

Fail 18 Jun 2012 136,059 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 132,146 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipe rusty

slight knock on the steering

Pass 29 Mar 2010 128,416 miles

bonnet release cable not connected

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 128,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

bonnet release cable not connected

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 123,956 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 123,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 113,409 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 107,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 97,687 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 PJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P113 PJA, 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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P113 PJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1996.

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