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P641 AWL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,904 mi
Last recorded206,904 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 AWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 206,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres bold on edges.

major oil leak.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 220,642 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 220,638 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 196,493 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak at engine/gearbox and rear axle

Fail 11 Nov 2013 196,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak at engine/gearbox and rear axle

Pass 14 Nov 2012 191,314 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 191,314 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 185,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 185,537 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 181,927 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 181,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 178,685 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 178,685 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 23 May 2008 157,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 148,338 miles

excessive oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 137,630 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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P641 AWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P641 AWL, 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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P641 AWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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