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P168 VHB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,953 mi
Last recorded160,953 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 VHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 160,953 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 160,953 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 148,162 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 148,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 138,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 128,311 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2010 120,652 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 110,798 miles

Nearside rear tyre almost on limit of wear and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 110,798 miles

Nearside rear tyre almost on limit of wear and should be replaced as soon as possible.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,631 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f tyre close to required limit.

slight play n/s steering idler arm.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 94,594 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 88,761 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 88,741 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 83,898 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 83,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P168 VHB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P168 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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What year was P168 VHB registered?

P168 VHB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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