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P116 CLS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,498 mi
Last recorded254,498 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 254,498 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across engine engine crossmember 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 254,177 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over engine crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over engine crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,610 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 132,113 miles

Central Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering box (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded centre front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 131,569 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,756 miles

Centre Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,808 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 129,808 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 126,369 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 126,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 118,867 miles

Front and rear axles are fitted with different sizes of tyres and car could become illegal after having a puncture if care is not taken.

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 115,462 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 111,988 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 111,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,981 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 108,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,463 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 103,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 99,024 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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P116 CLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P116 CLS, 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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P116 CLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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