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P794 CJH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,875 mi
Last recorded125,875 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 125,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,580 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 117,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 107,554 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 107,554 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 106,632 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 106,632 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 105,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 103,836 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 103,834 miles

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)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four suspension coil springs rusting

slight play to nearside steering idler arm pin/bush recommend attention

Pass 21 Feb 2008 102,333 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edges close to limit

Fail 6 Mar 2007 100,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 98,846 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 98,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 15 Aug 2005 90,856 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 90,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

slight dampness to steering dampner

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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P794 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P794 CJH, 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 P794 CJH registered?

P794 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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