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P404 BSO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,575 mi
Last recorded141,575 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 BSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 141,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 129,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 118,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 106,828 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 100,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 96,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,515 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 86,961 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 86,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P404 BSO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P404 BSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P404 BSO registered?

P404 BSO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P404 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 BSO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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