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P732 ESO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,132 mi
Last recorded143,132 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,132 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODEING

Fail 1 Sep 2015 143,132 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODEING

Pass 19 Aug 2014 131,977 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 131,977 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

power steering pipes corroded

several brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 121,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

power steering pipes corroded

several brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,094 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake slightly binding recommend inspection

several brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 109,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake slightly binding recommend inspection

several brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,685 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 97,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 85,624 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 79,095 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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P732 ESO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P732 ESO, 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 P732 ESO registered?

P732 ESO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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