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P41 PPO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,645 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords Exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords Exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged Fuel Breather Hose Split (7.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 82,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,487 miles

Front & Centre brake pipes slighlty corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front & Centre brake pipes slighlty corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,132 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,896 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 59,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P41 PPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P41 PPO, 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 P41 PPO registered?

P41 PPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P41 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 PPO shows 16 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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