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P363 EOA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,965 mi
Last recorded112,965 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 EOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 112,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 110,093 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,850 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 102,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,690 miles

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 100,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,618 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 95,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 92,042 miles

offside front and rear tyres has a nail in them

very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 27 Jul 2005 888,841 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge & tread 2mm

offside front tyre worn badly on both edges & tread 2mm

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge & tread 3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2005 888,841 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge & tread 2mm

offside front tyre worn badly on both edges & tread 2mm

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge & tread 3mm

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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P363 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P363 EOA, 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 P363 EOA registered?

P363 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P363 EOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 EOA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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