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P167 DMO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,063 mi
Last recorded132,063 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 132,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 132,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 130,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,451 miles

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

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

Rear Diff oily!

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 124,451 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Diff oily!

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 117,247 miles

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

Nearside rear outer lamp not working (not obligatory)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,190 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 113,190 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 100,134 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT LENSE STONECHIPPED

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR

OIL LEAK AROUND REAR DIFF AREA

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,682 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,731 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 84,823 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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P167 DMO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P167 DMO, 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 P167 DMO registered?

P167 DMO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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