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P736 SOO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,200 mi
Last recorded112,200 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,145 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle insecure but works

Fail 13 Aug 2020 108,145 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle insecure but works

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,861 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,861 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,376 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,139 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,083 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,780 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,780 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,394 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,805 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 75,858 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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P736 SOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P736 SOO, 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 P736 SOO registered?

P736 SOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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