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P83 AUX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,281 mi
Last recorded190,281 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 AUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2014 190,281 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension bush(s) and cover(s) deteriorated

under vehicle all prescriebd area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 189,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all presribed area and suspension/braking components slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 184,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 184,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 173,509 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 164,877 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 164,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 159,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 154,528 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 154,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 149,801 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 142,421 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 142,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 130,650 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 130,650 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P83 AUX 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 60%.

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 P83 AUX, 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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P83 AUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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