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P482 YEU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,365 mi
Last recorded111,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 YEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,365 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,397 miles

Handbrake pedal has limited reserve travel.

Rear differential has oil leak.

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,628 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear differential

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak on differential.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,769 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak on differential.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,129 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear discs corroded

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Windscreen delaminating

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

signs of fuel leak from filter, but not leaking at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 81,071 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,744 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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P482 YEU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P482 YEU, 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 P482 YEU registered?

P482 YEU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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