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P746 KVR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,330 mi
Last recorded173,330 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 173,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded But Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded But Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Wheel Arch/Sill Corroded but Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-Frame Bushes Perished

Underside Of Vehicle Has Areas Of Corrosion But Not Holed At time Of Test

Fail 2 Dec 2022 173,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded But Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded But Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Wheel Arch/Sill Corroded but Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-Frame Bushes Perished

Underside Of Vehicle Has Areas Of Corrosion But Not Holed At time Of Test

Pass 21 Dec 2021 167,213 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer Heat Shield Slightly loose

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2020 160,823 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber Coupling worn/perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust Hanger broken due to corrosion but system still secure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill soft around rear water drain hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 154,629 miles

o/side rear sill corroded but no holes.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 154,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

o/side rear sill corroded but no holes.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 146,538 miles

Offside door mirror slight insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 138,542 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE BEEN COATED PREVIOUSLY

Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 129,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 120,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 114,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,098 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 80,781 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 70,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,881 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,353 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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P746 KVR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P746 KVR, 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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P746 KVR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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