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P415 DGM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 DGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 141,672 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 141,284 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 141,282 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 138,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 135,045 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 135,038 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 129,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 124,630 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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P415 DGM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P415 DGM, 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 P415 DGM registered?

P415 DGM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P415 DGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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