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P225 BFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,097 mi
Last recorded99,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 BFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,027 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front OS+NS Tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front OS+NS Tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,838 miles

Both front wheel hubs are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Car wet when tested

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion jacking point / sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills cover fitted obscuring some areas

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly cracked lamp unit (1.2.1d)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both front track rod ends and tie rods (2.2.C.1d)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,430 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 98,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,667 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear drive shaft inner boots worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 86,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 86,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,232 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 71,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 65,401 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 65,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P225 BFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P225 BFC, 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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P225 BFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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