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P167 KTU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,472 mi
Last recorded125,472 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 125,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 125,036 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 120,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 112,485 miles

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

slight corrosion to front suspension mounts

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight Binding Brake O/S/R

Pass 19 Jun 2010 96,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 96,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,643 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 91,389 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 91,389 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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P167 KTU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P167 KTU, 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 P167 KTU registered?

P167 KTU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P167 KTU safe to buy?

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