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P149 SGP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,049 mi
Last recorded120,049 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 SGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 120,049 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 115,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,175 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 113,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 113,214 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 89,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,618 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,874 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 75,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P149 SGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P149 SGP, 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 P149 SGP registered?

P149 SGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P149 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 SGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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