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P152 KVM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,362 mi
Last recorded73,362 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake flexis very minor cracking due to age.

coolant level low lamp on.

engine sump has a coating of oil.

n/s/f tyre casing cracked due to age.

o/s/f tre gaitor slight deterioration.

o/s/r outer side lamp inop.

very minor play in o/s/f lower ball joint.

very minor play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 73,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake flexis very minor cracking due to age.

coolant level low lamp on.

engine sump has a coating of oil.

n/s/f tyre casing cracked due to age.

o/s/f tre gaitor slight deterioration.

o/s/r outer side lamp inop.

very minor play in o/s/f lower ball joint.

very minor play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all joint gaitors starting to deteriorate due to age.

engine has an oil leak.

n/s/r wheel different design to other 3.

o/s/r tyre had low pressure.

o/s/r tyre has a screw in tread as marked.

spare tyre flat in boot.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,970 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all joint gaitors starting to deteriorate due to age.

engine has an oil leak.

n/s/r wheel different design to other 3.

o/s/r tyre had low pressure.

o/s/r tyre has a screw in tread as marked.

spare tyre flat in boot.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,476 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,996 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,577 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,484 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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P152 KVM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P152 KVM, 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 P152 KVM registered?

P152 KVM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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