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P778 FKE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,013 mi
Last recorded162,013 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 162,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 160,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 155,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

emissions co only just met

engine covers/under trays fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 151,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 151,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 143,970 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 139,654 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 139,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 136,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 132,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 127,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 123,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 117,814 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 112,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 110,943 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 103,743 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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P778 FKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P778 FKE, 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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P778 FKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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