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WAX 206S

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,171 mi
Last recorded65,171 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAX 206S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2024 65,171 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,840 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 63,981 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,691 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,071 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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WAX 206S is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WAX 206S, 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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How do I check the history of WAX 206S?

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What year was WAX 206S registered?

WAX 206S is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is WAX 206S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAX 206S shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAX 206S have outstanding finance?

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