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P166 VHB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

219,179 mi
Last recorded219,179 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 VHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 219,179 miles

Air filter housing missing at time of inspection.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear & offside front tyres starting to wear/worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 219,178 miles

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))

Air filter housing missing at time of inspection.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear & offside front tyres starting to wear/worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 212,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s rear floor pan corroded/holed

one of rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 17 Apr 2020 207,539 miles

Underbody/Chassis/Inner Sills/Suspension Generally Corroded In Areas Front - Rear

Pass 27 Apr 2019 201,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Generally Corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 197,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 189,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering has slight movement

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 189,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering has slight movement

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 180,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 169,262 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 162,209 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 162,067 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 158,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 149,566 miles

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

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

advise front number plate water damaged

advise rear number plate water damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2010 145,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 140,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 128,836 miles

emissions just passed.

rear number plate delaming and starting to discolor.

rubber pipe from power steering pump weaping fluid.

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 128,836 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

emissions just passed.

rear number plate delaming and starting to discolor.

rubber pipe from power steering pump weaping fluid.

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 120,830 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 120,570 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 113,127 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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P166 VHB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P166 VHB, 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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P166 VHB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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