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P14 MDE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,688 mi
Last recorded147,688 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 147,688 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 146,405 miles

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

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 146,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Front Engine tray insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 145,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 144,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 143,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 142,690 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 141,493 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 140,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 139,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 136,994 miles

slight blow on rear section of exhaust system

Pass 11 Apr 2007 133,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 123,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P14 MDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P14 MDE, 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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P14 MDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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