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P423 BNR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,524 mi
Last recorded52,524 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 BNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,524 miles

dent to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 41,229 miles

low effort - nearside hand brake

nearside front tyre edge worn to limits

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn to limits

rear indicators colour fading

rear reg plate de-laminating

steering damper sweating

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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P423 BNR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P423 BNR, 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 P423 BNR registered?

P423 BNR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P423 BNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 BNR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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