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PJZ 4297

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,107 mi
Last recorded93,107 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 4297
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 93,107 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 93,107 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,202 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Surface rust on both sides rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Dec 2012 87,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 87,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,758 miles

Both front discs are slightly pitted.central exhaust has paste.O/S front ball joint has slight play.o/sa nd n/s front steering box system has slight play,o/s and n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight dif leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,023 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,342 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,341 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 42,105 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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PJZ 4297 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJZ 4297, 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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PJZ 4297 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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