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P663 NON

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,954 mi
Last recorded120,954 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 NON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 120,954 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,537 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,221 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 116,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 113,648 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 111,202 miles

front & rear springs showing corrosion / rear brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/ front slight play in steering linkage

Pass 21 Jan 2013 108,576 miles

front & rear springs showing corrosion

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,442 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 101,006 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 97,869 miles

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

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

oil leak off engine!!

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 92,250 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 88,420 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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P663 NON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P663 NON, 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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P663 NON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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