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P160 PDX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,965 mi
Last recorded180,965 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 PDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 180,965 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 180,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 179,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 176,569 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 172,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 172,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 170,542 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 167,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 164,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 161,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 161,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 157,618 miles

horn weak

stone chip o/s/f headlamp;

Fail 9 Apr 2010 157,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

horn weak

stone chip o/s/f headlamp;

Pass 20 Apr 2009 152,520 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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P160 PDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P160 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 P160 PDX registered?

P160 PDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P160 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 PDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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