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V47 ESL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,962 mi
Last recorded35,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 ESL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 35,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front shock absorber casings corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear backing plates corroded but not likely to become detached

Pass 28 Apr 2025 35,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,817 miles

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

Rear backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,776 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms an stay bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded / loose

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 35,775 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms an stay bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded / loose

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,473 miles

All shock absorber casings corroded

Corrosion throughout underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2020 35,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

All shock absorber casings corroded

Corrosion throughout underside components

Pass 16 May 2019 35,318 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,307 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,066 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,544 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,516 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,329 miles

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

offside rear tyre flat

Fail 3 Apr 2012 31,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,660 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,714 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,792 miles

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

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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V47 ESL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V47 ESL, 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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V47 ESL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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