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P73 HEG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,065 mi
Last recorded181,065 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 HEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 181,065 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 165,062 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 165,062 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 15 Jan 2011 155,130 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY COULD DO WITH NEW WHEEL BEARING SOON

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Fail 14 Jan 2011 155,130 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY COULD DO WITH NEW WHEEL BEARING SOON

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 10 Feb 2010 146,719 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2009 138,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Feb 2008 130,615 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 130,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 123,516 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 115,060 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P73 HEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P73 HEG, 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 P73 HEG registered?

P73 HEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P73 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 HEG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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