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P130 ABW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,102 mi
Last recorded100,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 100,102 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear differential,

Fail 28 Jul 2026 100,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear differential,

Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differntial oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak rear differential,

Fail 31 Jul 2024 87,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak rear differential,

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear differential has an oil leak,

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,517 miles

rear deferential oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,552 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,473 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,690 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 75,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,431 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,624 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,522 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear winscreen smashed

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,472 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,435 miles

chips in screen

exhaust rusting

genral age cracking to suspension rubbers

headlight aims on lower limits

slight movement in steering system

slight oil leak from diff

wipers poor

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,451 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,426 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 27,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 23,972 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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P130 ABW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P130 ABW, 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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P130 ABW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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