MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play detected in steering
front brake disc poor condition
front offside indicators going white
rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front and offside front side repeater going white
brake pipes starting to corrode
front brake disc worn
front brake pads very low
slight play in nearside front track rod end
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 KVM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P171 KVM, 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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How do I check the history of P171 KVM?
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What year was P171 KVM registered?
P171 KVM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.
Is P171 KVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P171 KVM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P171 KVM have outstanding finance?
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