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P96 EAB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,743 mi
Last recorded97,743 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 EAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,627 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 91,494 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,494 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,635 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,783 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,678 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 84,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 79,957 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 76,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,718 miles

Slight side to side play/movement in both front wheels with vehicle raised.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 72,508 miles

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

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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P96 EAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P96 EAB, 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 P96 EAB registered?

P96 EAB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P96 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 EAB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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