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P23 CAY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,110 mi
Last recorded150,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 150,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 139,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 129,496 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 129,496 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 120,123 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 109,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 99,773 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper smearing slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Dec 2006 99,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper smearing slightly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2005 85,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear(outer)sidelight not working.

Wiper will need changing soon.

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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P23 CAY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P23 CAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P23 CAY registered?

P23 CAY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P23 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 CAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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