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P714 FKR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,195 mi
Last recorded149,195 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 149,195 miles

brake pipes greased

near side rear inner cv gator split

Fail 6 Feb 2014 149,494 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

brake pipes greased

near side rear inner cv gator split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 147,326 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2012 144,276 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 144,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,187 miles

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

all four tyres worn to limit on inner edges

brake pipes corroded

play in steering joints

Fail 8 Feb 2011 140,185 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn to limit on inner edges

brake pipes corroded

play in steering joints

Pass 8 Feb 2010 134,739 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 134,737 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)

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

no plates worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,061 miles

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

os headlamp chipped

rear no plate worn

screen chipped

Fail 14 Jan 2009 129,060 miles

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

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

os headlamp chipped

rear no plate worn

screen chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2008 123,910 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 123,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear no plate weatherd slightly

screen chipped

Pass 3 Feb 2007 117,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 106,938 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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P714 FKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P714 FKR, 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 P714 FKR registered?

P714 FKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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