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P812 AJU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,203 mi
Last recorded124,203 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 124,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel cap seal perished

fuel filter corroded

n/s steering support arm slightly worn

n/s/r sidelight brighter than o/s/r

Pass 11 Jan 2012 118,431 miles

NS door mirror cover up

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe

Fail 10 Jan 2012 118,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

NS door mirror cover up

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe

Pass 13 Dec 2010 114,150 miles

CUT IN N/S FRONT TYRE NOT TO CORDS AND WORN ON EDGES

FRONT TYRES LOW PRESSURE

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE EXHAUST

Fail 13 Dec 2010 114,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

CUT IN N/S FRONT TYRE NOT TO CORDS AND WORN ON EDGES

FRONT TYRES LOW PRESSURE

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE EXHAUST

Pass 12 Jun 2009 107,840 miles

high line brake light out

Fail 12 Jun 2009 107,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high line brake light out

Pass 3 Dec 2007 101,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 93,916 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 93,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P812 AJU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P812 AJU, 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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P812 AJU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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