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P134 DMO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,086 mi
Last recorded91,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 90,558 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 90,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 88,345 miles

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

front tyres worn eadgs

Fail 2 Feb 2019 88,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front tyres worn eadgs

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,075 miles

Offside Front door check stripe brkon

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 79,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,130 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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,982 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,646 miles

Early water ingress to rear number plate may require remedial action in due course

Pass 14 Feb 2009 68,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 65,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,631 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 56,924 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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P134 DMO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P134 DMO, 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 P134 DMO registered?

P134 DMO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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