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P206 OAK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,509 mi
Last recorded151,509 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 OAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2022 151,509 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 143,678 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 137,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,491 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,273 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,489 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 105,118 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,667 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2014 83,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,954 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,712 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,946 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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P206 OAK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P206 OAK, 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 P206 OAK registered?

P206 OAK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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