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P907 EHN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,252 mi
Last recorded169,252 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP907 EHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2015 169,252 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 163,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 163,186 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 156,855 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 156,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 150,397 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 150,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 143,597 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 137,020 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Dec 2009 129,991 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 121,009 miles

slight oil leak from diff unit

Pass 5 Dec 2007 110,699 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 110,669 miles

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

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 102,428 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,980 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 92,980 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P907 EHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P907 EHN, 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 P907 EHN registered?

P907 EHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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