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P846 NEX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,667 mi
Last recorded140,667 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,667 miles

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

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

both front tyres no tread outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

no main beam flash

Fail 29 Mar 2017 140,667 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working intermittant (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres no tread outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

no main beam flash

Pass 19 Jan 2016 126,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 124,126 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

no main beam flash

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,442 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 111,557 miles

Fuel filler connecting hose detiriorated and has evidence of a leak

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

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

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

Possible leak from steering damper

Fail 25 Feb 2012 111,555 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fuel filler connecting hose detiriorated and has evidence of a leak

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

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

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

Possible leak from steering damper

Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 103,299 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)

main beam doers not flash on switch

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 79,325 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 NEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P846 NEX, 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 NEX registered?

P846 NEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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