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P176 YPL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,745 mi
Last recorded90,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 YPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,216 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,198 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)

Pass 7 May 2016 78,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,071 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,423 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 63,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,583 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,644 miles

Both number plates character spacing on limits.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 56,644 miles

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

Both number plates character spacing on limits.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,125 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,955 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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P176 YPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 P176 YPL, 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 P176 YPL registered?

P176 YPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P176 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 YPL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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