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P690 DAB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,341 mi
Last recorded127,341 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 DAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 127,341 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,328 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,160 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,105 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 119,241 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,172 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 114,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,745 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,581 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jan 2014 107,581 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

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

anti-slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

centre stop lamp inop

front wiper blade smeary

power stering hose damp (out of pump)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,915 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 79,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,855 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 66,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P690 DAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P690 DAB, 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 P690 DAB registered?

P690 DAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P690 DAB safe to buy?

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