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A12 OLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,267 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,564 miles

Gear box fluid level check device missing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 108,528 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 100,360 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 95,670 miles

Note: O/s rear tyre has a nail. Thanx.

Fail 12 Jul 2008 95,670 miles

Note: O/s rear tyre has a nail. Thanx.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 90,981 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 90,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,234 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 84,234 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A12 OLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A12 OLX, 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 A12 OLX registered?

A12 OLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A12 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 OLX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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