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P850 ACG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,567 mi
Last recorded102,567 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 ACG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 100,247 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 95,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,526 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,119 miles

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

oil leak on both rear drive shafts (diff leak)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

oil leak on both rear drive shafts (diff leak)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,966 miles

both front top suspension bushses have play to limit at time of test

both front tyres outer edges worn to limit at time of test

both rear tyres worn low

n/s dorr mirror glass cracked

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,740 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,740 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,534 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 56,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,554 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,303 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 49,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,840 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 39,840 miles

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

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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P850 ACG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P850 ACG, 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 P850 ACG registered?

P850 ACG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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