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P650 DVO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,381 mi
Last recorded123,381 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 DVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 123,381 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 123,381 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

ADISE corrosion/repair to rear of offside outer sill

ADVISE centre stop lamp function not complete

ADVISE check condition and operation of wiper linkage

ADVISE nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,889 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

STRONGLY ADVISE damage to windscreen & delaminating

STRONGLY ADVISE front & rear number plates deteriorating

STRONGLY ADVISE rear brake pads worn low, replace A.S.A.P.

check front brake pads, inners not clearly visible

o/s & n/s rear chassis around sub-frame mountings getting rusty

o/s front & rear wheel arches getting rusty

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 107,889 miles

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

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE damage to windscreen & delaminating

STRONGLY ADVISE front & rear number plates deteriorating

STRONGLY ADVISE rear brake pads worn low, replace A.S.A.P.

check front brake pads, inners not clearly visible

o/s & n/s rear chassis around sub-frame mountings getting rusty

o/s front & rear wheel arches getting rusty

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2008 101,683 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 101,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 82,053 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 71,931 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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P650 DVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P650 DVO, 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 P650 DVO registered?

P650 DVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P650 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P650 DVO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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