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P613 TYG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,790 mi
Last recorded152,790 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 TYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 152,790 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished & ferroles corroded.

front no plate poor condition.

front suspension botom ball joint gaiters perished.

front wiper blade split.

noise from engine.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

oil around engine.

play in n/s/f track rod end.

protective coating applied to some brake pipes.

rear boot floor corroded & holed.

rear chassis corroded.

rear suspension arm rubber bushes perished.

rear suspension components corroded.

track rod end gaiters perished.

vehicle bodywork rusty.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 151,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 150,409 miles

all indicator bulbs discoloured.

all rear suspension rubber bushes perished.

front flexi brake hoses perishing.

front suspension bottom arm rear bushes seperating.

front suspension bottom ball joint gaiters perishing.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.

n/s/f wheel arch corroded.

n/s/r of body corroded & holed.

n/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall.

rear brake pipes corroding in places, some protective coating applied.

rear chassis & subframe corroding.

track rod end gaiters perishing.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 150,409 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all indicator bulbs discoloured.

all rear suspension rubber bushes perished.

front flexi brake hoses perishing.

front suspension bottom arm rear bushes seperating.

front suspension bottom ball joint gaiters perishing.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.

n/s/f wheel arch corroded.

n/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall.

rear brake pipes corroding in places, some protective coating applied.

rear chassis & subframe corroding.

track rod end gaiters perishing.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 149,847 miles

all indicator bulbs discolouring.

all rear suspension rubber bushes perishing.

front suspension bottom arm rear bushes seperating.

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing.

rear brake pipes corroding in places.

rear chassis & subframe corroding.

slight play in n/s steering idler.

track rod end gaiters perishing.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 149,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all indicator bulbs discolouring.

all rear suspension rubber bushes perishing.

front suspension bottom arm rear bushes seperating.

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing.

rear brake pipes corroding in places.

rear chassis & subframe corroding.

slight play in n/s steering idler.

track rod end gaiters perishing.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 148,942 miles

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

front brake flexi hoses perishing.

front indicator bulbs going white.

front wiper blade split.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.

n/s/f wheel arch corroded, rest corroding.

n/s/r brake disc corroding.

o/s/f headlamp condensated.

outer track rod end gaiters perishing.

rear brake pipes corroding.

rear chassis & rear subframe corroding.

rear suspension various arm bushes perishing.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 148,942 miles

front brake flexi hoses perishing.

front indicator bulbs going white.

front wiper blade split.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.

n/s/f wheel arch corroded, rest corroding.

n/s/r brake disc corroding.

o/s/f headlamp condensated.

outer track rod end gaiters perishing.

rear brake pipes corroding.

rear chassis & rear subframe corroding.

rear suspension various arm bushes perishing.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 144,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s-f wheel bearing slightly noisey,, (2)slight play in front suspension(top/bottom)both sides,,(3)various arms on rear corroding & bushes deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2011 144,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s-f wheel bearing slightly noisey,, (2)slight play in front suspension(top/bottom)both sides,,(3)various arms on rear corroding & bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2010 136,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 136,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 127,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 117,148 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Oct 2008 117,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2007 104,313 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 93,416 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 93,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,895 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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P613 TYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P613 TYG, 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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P613 TYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 1996.

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