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P262 XKS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,373 mi
Last recorded128,373 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 XKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 128,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 126,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal crushed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,142 miles

anti roll bar bushes have slight play

power steering pipe weaping

Fail 23 Feb 2017 122,084 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

anti roll bar bushes have slight play

power steering pipe weaping

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,719 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 115,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,007 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 131,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,621 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

screen damaged

underside surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2012 107,221 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,550 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2010 103,528 miles

screen chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 98,187 miles

front brake discs corroding

slight exhaust leak around manifold

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2007 95,453 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2006 94,918 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 91,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface rust on rear discs

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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P262 XKS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P262 XKS, 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 P262 XKS registered?

P262 XKS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P262 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 XKS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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