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P282 GOE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 GOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,180 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 80,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering linkaged

both rear brake discs corroding

chip in A zone of windscreen on legal limit

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 223,220 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear number plate slightly faded

Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

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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P282 GOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P282 GOE, 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 P282 GOE registered?

P282 GOE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P282 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 GOE shows 4 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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