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P11 ACF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,810 mi
Last recorded95,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,810 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

brake pipes starting to corrode

dust covers on ball joints and track rod ends starting to peish

general light corrosion appearing

nearside front indicator starting to discolour

offside front shock absorber has slight loss of oil

screen has slight damage

wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside headlamp cracked

sum of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 7 Jan 2011 90,964 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside headlamp cracked

sum of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,786 miles

coolent level light on

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play and slight roughness when rotated

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,567 miles

front number plate cracked

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 77,566 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front number plate cracked

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 74,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2008 74,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,792 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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P11 ACF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P11 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P11 ACF registered?

P11 ACF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P11 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 ACF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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