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P334 PWT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,369 mi
Last recorded187,369 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 PWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 187,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 180,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 170,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 160,038 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 150,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 139,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,694 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,950 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 112,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,100 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,942 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 94,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,426 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 87,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,228 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 79,228 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,307 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 72,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 66,390 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 66,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P334 PWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P334 PWT, 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 P334 PWT registered?

P334 PWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P334 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P334 PWT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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