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P513 FEG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,081 mi
Last recorded187,081 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 FEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 187,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 177,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 175,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 175,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 172,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front headlamp lens chipped.

Offside raer door panel corrosion.

Power steering fluid weep on hose (pump to rack).

Fail 17 Oct 2007 172,300 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front headlamp lens chipped.

Offside raer door panel corrosion.

Power steering fluid weep on hose (pump to rack).

Pass 25 Oct 2006 170,179 miles

Both front washer jets partially blocked.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear silencer touching heat shields.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 170,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both washer jets partially blocked.

N/S/F tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer touching heat shields.

Pass 9 May 2005 166,734 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2005 166,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P513 FEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P513 FEG, 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 P513 FEG registered?

P513 FEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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