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A20 PHS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 91,409 miles

General corrosion under vehicle (components etc)

Offside rear (lower) outer arch area corroded

Slight play in steering (steering box fitted)

Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,600 miles

Corrosion to rear (floor) areas

General corrosion to offside (inner/outer) sill areas

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pump (lower) Hose area? (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Differential (n/s) seal damp?

Slight oil leak engine area?

Fail 12 Jan 2022 90,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to rear (floor) areas

General corrosion to offside (inner/outer) sill areas

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pump (lower) Hose area? (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Differential (n/s) seal damp?

Slight oil leak engine area?

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,758 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Front P.A.S pipe/hose damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear (inner) sill areas corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,125 miles

o/s rear inner sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

small leak power steering pipe

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,190 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,755 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 80,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 28,050 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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A20 PHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A20 PHS, 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 A20 PHS registered?

A20 PHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is A20 PHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 PHS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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