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P120 EGM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,479 mi
Last recorded144,479 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 EGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 144,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 143,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 141,206 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f + both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 138,204 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes rusting.

off side headlamp glass chipped.

wiper not parking at bottom of screen.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 135,097 miles

All rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber upper mount. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded subframe, front mount. (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor by rear exhaust hanger. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber upper mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front headlight chipped.

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken/missing.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front subframe, mount. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 135,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

All rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber upper mount. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded subframe, front mount. (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor by rear exhaust hanger. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock absorber upper mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front headlight chipped.

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken/missing.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front subframe, mount. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch/sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,218 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering drag link.

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

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

front w/screen delaminated around edges.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 131,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering drag link.

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

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

front w/screen delaminated around edges.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,144 miles

Advanced corrosion underneath at rear and around rear subframe mounts and front strut tops

All rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes have been greased

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak in Engine bay

Rear differential is leaking

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

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

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

Windscreen is delaminating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 126,141 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advanced corrosion underneath at rear and around rear subframe mounts and front strut tops

All rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes have been greased

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak in Engine bay

Rear differential is leaking

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

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

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

Windscreen is delaminating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 121,825 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak from rear Diff..

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to front and rear chassis.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 116,231 miles

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

Corrosion on front and rear suspension component mountings.

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 110,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 103,798 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,620 miles

bad stone chips windscreen

both rear tyres on limit

engine oily

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

rear diff oily

some play offside front wheel bearing

stone chip offside headlight

water damage rear no plate

windscreen badly discoloured around edges

Fail 22 Oct 2008 96,620 miles

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

bad stone chips windscreen

both rear tyres on limit

engine oily

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

rear diff oily

some play offside front wheel bearing

stone chip offside headlight

water damage rear no plate

windscreen badly discoloured around edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,439 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 89,439 miles

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

advance play offside front wheel bearing

both front flexi-hoses perished

both rear tyres getting low

condensation offside headlight

front no plate cracked

oil leak rear diff

stone chip offside headlight

stone chips zone a max limit

water damage rear no plate

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,797 miles

Front coil springs rusty.

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Slight play in steering idler.

Steering damper weak + leaking.

Stone chip in o/s/f fog lense.

Stone chips in screen.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,797 miles

Front coil springs rusty.

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Slight play in steering idler.

Steering damper weak + leaking.

Stone chip in o/s/f fog lense.

Stone chips in screen.

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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P120 EGM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P120 EGM, 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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P120 EGM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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