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P806 DAU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,788 mi
Last recorded86,788 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,788 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 86,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,005 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2011 81,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,230 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,050 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 64,031 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 48,396 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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P806 DAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P806 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 P806 DAU registered?

P806 DAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P806 DAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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