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P146 PDX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,312 mi
Last recorded91,312 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 PDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,113 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 84,368 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 84,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

bonnet has temporary,securing tie!.

both front tyres,and nearside rear tyre,all have cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,365 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 82,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

brake fluid is low

Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,376 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 80,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres on vehicle are cracking around the outer walls

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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P146 PDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P146 PDX, 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 P146 PDX registered?

P146 PDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1996.

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