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P780 AEP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,081 mi
Last recorded104,081 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 AEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,081 miles

FRONT WINGS CORRODED AROUND ARCH NOT CONSIDERED JAGGED EDGES

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL HEAVY CORROSION (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL HEAVY CORROSION (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 104,081 miles

FRONT WINGS CORRODED AROUND ARCH NOT CONSIDERED JAGGED EDGES

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL HEAVY CORROSION (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded ALL HEAVY CORROSION (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all arms and links (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all arms and links (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corrosion

front hubs corrosion

sills corrosion

wheel arches corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,660 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,512 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,622 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,244 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 60,291 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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P780 AEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P780 AEP, 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 P780 AEP registered?

P780 AEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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