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P160 WKS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,998 mi
Last recorded111,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 WKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,770 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,966 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

very slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,726 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,037 miles

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

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

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

rear footbrake slightly uneven

Fail 14 Sep 2010 92,036 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

rear footbrake slightly uneven

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,336 miles

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

slight roughness on offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2009 89,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight roughness on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 86,058 miles

slightly rough noise on offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,177 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 80,224 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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P160 WKS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P160 WKS, 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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P160 WKS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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