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P806 NEX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,091 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both front wheelbearings

slight play in n/s steering drop arm/idler

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,492 miles

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

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,527 miles

parking rubber missing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 121,502 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 121,502 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,902 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,230 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,491 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 103,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,189 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 96,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,627 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 80,123 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 NEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P806 NEX registered?

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

Is P806 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P806 NEX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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