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P404 PLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 PLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,953 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 99,719 miles

WATER PUMP VERY NOISY

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,166 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,881 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,519 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,017 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,621 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 78,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 73,590 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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P404 PLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P404 PLY, 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 P404 PLY registered?

P404 PLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P404 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 PLY shows 22 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.

Does P404 PLY have outstanding finance?

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