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P177 YGF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,173 mi
Last recorded165,173 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2008 165,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness-o/s/f brake caliper

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly-outer edge

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Oct 2007 158,392 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 14 Aug 2006 145,816 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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P177 YGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P177 YGF, 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 P177 YGF registered?

P177 YGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P177 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 YGF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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