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P678 YUD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,972 mi
Last recorded138,972 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 YUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 138,972 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 138,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 135,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 123,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,576 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,511 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 96,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,774 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,463 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 78,820 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 75,815 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 75,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 73,479 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 70,896 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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P678 YUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P678 YUD, 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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P678 YUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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