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P173 FEJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,512 mi
Last recorded109,512 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,512 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,136 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,136 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,967 miles

heat sheld inscure

Fail 19 Oct 2016 101,956 miles

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

heat sheld inscure

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,554 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,739 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 86,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 80,418 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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P173 FEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P173 FEJ, 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 P173 FEJ registered?

P173 FEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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