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P14 PST

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

227,191 mi
Last recorded227,191 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 PST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 227,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 224,837 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 224,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 223,759 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 223,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 221,469 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 221,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 220,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 219,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 217,237 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 217,237 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 216,086 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 213,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 211,836 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 211,836 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 209,245 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 206,098 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 206,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 147,522 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 147,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s outer rear sidelamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2005 132,989 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 132,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 PST is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P14 PST, 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 P14 PST registered?

P14 PST is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P14 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P14 PST shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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