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P186 FFP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,249 mi
Last recorded135,249 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 FFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 135,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 132,447 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 127,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 123,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 116,686 miles

both number plates delaminating

exhaust system mountings corroded

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Oct 2006 107,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 107,476 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P186 FFP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P186 FFP, 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 P186 FFP?

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What year was P186 FFP registered?

P186 FFP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P186 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 FFP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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