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P411 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,465 mi
Last recorded119,465 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 117,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2023 117,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,060 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 113,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively slight play left to right on both wheels (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 109,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively slight play left to right on both wheels (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,948 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,300 miles

Offside rear light unit outer lense is cracked but not affecting lamp operation

Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,152 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,109 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 73,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,205 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,912 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,339 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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P411 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P411 APG, 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 P411 APG registered?

P411 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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