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A3 FGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,580 mi
Last recorded111,580 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,580 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,580 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 111,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 102,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 97,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 90,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2012 90,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2011 82,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's+slight cracks

nearside-offside rear tyre's slight cracks

Pass 4 May 2010 74,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 71,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 69,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 68,194 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 64,704 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 64,702 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 FGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FGT, 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 A3 FGT registered?

A3 FGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is A3 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FGT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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