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P846 KEC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,669 mi
Last recorded130,669 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 KEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2010 130,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front windscreen wiper not parking correctly but not affecting drivers view of the road

heatshield above centre exhaust box insecure

power steering belt badly cracked

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear all others are alloy

Pass 9 Dec 2009 124,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 115,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 107,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 100,516 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 100,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 94,644 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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P846 KEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P846 KEC, 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 P846 KEC registered?

P846 KEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P846 KEC safe to buy?

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