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P928 XDE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,692 mi
Last recorded130,692 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 XDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,692 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 130,692 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 7 Jan 2015 114,271 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,205 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 110,203 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 105,415 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 93,700 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,999 miles

front exhaust pipes showing age

Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,999 miles

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

front exhaust pipes showing age

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all 4 shock absorbers showing age

headlamp shields fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2010 83,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all 4 shock absorbers showing age

headlamp shields fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2009 78,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2005 63,183 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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P928 XDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P928 XDE, 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 P928 XDE registered?

P928 XDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P928 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P928 XDE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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