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A3 MFL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,346 mi
Last recorded92,346 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,139 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,922 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,170 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,628 miles

diff oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,628 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,011 miles

Oil leak

rear dif oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 80,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear dif oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres low on tread

horn slighty muffled

rear diff damp

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

tyre size 195/65x15h

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,066 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn muffled

Fail 20 Jul 2009 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn muffled

Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,907 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

horn out put slighty low

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside rear tie-bar bush

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,907 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

horn out put slighty low

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside rear tie-bar bush

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,684 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn poss tracking out

oil leak on rear axle

small stone chip o/s/f screen less than 10mm

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,331 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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A3 MFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A3 MFL, 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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A3 MFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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