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P456 WSH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,175 mi
Last recorded180,175 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 WSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 180,175 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 180,169 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s wing corroded (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s wing corroded (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear tailgate corroded (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 177,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R OUTER SILL

Pass 28 Oct 2014 173,130 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 168,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tailgate corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 168,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tailgate corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 164,329 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 158,994 miles

o/side trackrod end gaiter torn

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 153,801 miles

all coil springs corroded.

all suspension bushes perished.

all tyres worn on edges and slightly perished.

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

n/s mirror glass cracked.

some corrosion in outer sills and in front crossmember.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 153,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all coil springs corroded.

all suspension bushes perished.

all tyres worn on edges and slightly perished.

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

n/s mirror glass cracked.

n/s/f and both rear brake pipes feeding flexi s corroded.

some corrosion in outer sills and in front crossmember.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 148,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 147,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Oct 2008 140,048 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 129,305 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 129,305 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S/F WASHER INOP

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 24 Jul 2006 119,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 29 Jul 2005 109,001 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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P456 WSH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P456 WSH, 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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P456 WSH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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