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P346 PWT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,664 mi
Last recorded143,664 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 PWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 143,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 137,471 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 137,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 131,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 126,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 123,443 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 118,021 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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P346 PWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P346 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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How do I check the history of P346 PWT?

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What year was P346 PWT registered?

P346 PWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P346 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 PWT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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