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P805 DAU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,932 mi
Last recorded67,932 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 67,932 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2019 62,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2017 59,108 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 59,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 57,317 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 55,059 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 53,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2013 52,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,580 miles

slight movement in n/side front hub

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,744 miles

slight lift in both steering swivels

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,393 miles

corrosion on front steel brake pipes

front disc pads appear low

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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P805 DAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P805 DAU, 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 P805 DAU registered?

P805 DAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P805 DAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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