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P8 DAS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,960 mi
Last recorded70,960 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,960 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,444 miles

front bearing have slight play

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,490 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Front Slight play in both wheel bearings

Nearside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge wear which is near excess and is starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor outer edge wear

Nearside Rear Wheel arch & door starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is starting to perish

Rear Brake flexy hoses deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,708 miles

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

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

off side front, near side front and near side rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,347 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 60,347 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,919 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,308 miles

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

off side rear tyre getting low on tread depth

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,781 miles

Both front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

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

Steering damper damp

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,130 miles

imbalanced rear hand brake applicaton

minor oil leak around front chain cover

very minor inner shoulder wear to front tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,526 miles

Both front tyres have slight outer edge wear

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear "diff" oily

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,732 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres have inner and outer edge ware

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,652 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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,647 miles

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

o/s/f indicator bulb going white

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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P8 DAS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P8 DAS, 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 P8 DAS registered?

P8 DAS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P8 DAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 DAS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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