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P31 SGG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,642 mi
Last recorded113,642 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 SGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 113,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,860 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 110,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2011 104,792 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 104,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 92,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,401 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008

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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P31 SGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P31 SGG, 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 P31 SGG registered?

P31 SGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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