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P82 HEG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,655 mi
Last recorded114,655 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 HEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,655 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 114,655 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 107,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 101,796 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 101,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 95,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,456 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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P82 HEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P82 HEG, 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 P82 HEG registered?

P82 HEG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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