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P787 NEX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 86,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 May 2016 86,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,024 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 78,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,675 miles

The rear tyres are cracking.

Wipers.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,461 miles

Slight knock in the steering.

Slight play in the front wheels.

The n/s front wheel arch is rusty.

The rear tyres are cracking.

Wipers.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,307 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 58,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,260 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,541 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 44,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,368 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 27,484 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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P787 NEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P787 NEX, 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 P787 NEX registered?

P787 NEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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