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P914 EHN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,962 mi
Last recorded124,962 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 EHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 124,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 124,919 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine coolant light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 122,339 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 122,331 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 115,914 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 115,914 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Exhaust silencer likely to become detached downpipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 115,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,340 miles

COIL SPRINGS ALL BADLY CORRODED

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,162 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 114,162 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,978 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 111,106 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,106 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,698 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 109,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 104,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,413 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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P914 EHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc 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 P914 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 P914 EHN registered?

P914 EHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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