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P248 SWY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,718 mi
Last recorded127,718 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,718 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 127,718 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,317 miles

Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,129 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 105,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 104,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 103,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 97,021 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 97,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,971 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 87,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,268 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 81,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,798 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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P248 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P248 SWY, 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 P248 SWY registered?

P248 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P248 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 SWY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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