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P814 DAU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,639 mi
Last recorded86,639 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,639 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 86,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,830 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 77,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,814 miles

after market additional side lights fitted to front

corrosion around all suspension mountings

windscreen cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2015 51,067 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,715 miles

offside rear tyre cracked due to standing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,836 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,712 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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P814 DAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P814 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 P814 DAU registered?

P814 DAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P814 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P814 DAU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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