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P128 MEV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,497 mi
Last recorded130,497 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,497 miles

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)

Rear both sides tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,072 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,922 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak Rear Diff

Pass 8 Jul 2014 110,581 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 110,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,781 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 94,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 85,076 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 77,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 77,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 70,213 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 70,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 37,424 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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P128 MEV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P128 MEV, 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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P128 MEV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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