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P93 EFL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

osf check strap unserviceable.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake discs have rusty surfaces.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear brake discs have rusty surfaces.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,968 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,062 miles

Exhaust support bracket broken

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,510 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,821 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,632 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 75,632 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,667 miles

slight play in near-side front lower suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,526 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,446 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 61,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear plate backing starting to lift

Pass 12 Aug 2006 57,685 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2005 53,051 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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P93 EFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P93 EFL, 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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P93 EFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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