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P113 YPL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,260 mi
Last recorded155,260 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 YPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 155,260 miles

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

surface rust

Fail 3 Dec 2021 155,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface rust

Pass 25 Nov 2020 151,932 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 151,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 145,998 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 145,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 141,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 137,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 132,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 127,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 123,101 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 119,004 miles

Emissions close to limit on Co

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

Fail 28 May 2013 119,004 miles

Emissions close to limit on Co

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 30 May 2012 113,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 108,016 miles

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

faint wiper scratch on front windscreen

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 3 Jun 2010 100,802 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 100,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,198 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 75,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 75,131 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 YPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

P113 YPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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