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P423 THG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,081 mi
Last recorded146,081 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 THG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 146,081 miles

rear number plate faded, rear diff slight seepage, coil springs corroded, o/s/f rack arm slight play, o/s/f wheel bearing slight play, n/s/f tyre close to limit

vehicle chassis corroded, front pads close to limit, rear pads close to limit, vehicle over heating (investigate)

Fail 17 May 2013 146,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear number plate faded, rear diff slight seepage, coil springs corroded, o/s/f rack arm slight play, o/s/f wheel bearing slight play, n/s/f tyre close to limit

vehicle chassis corroded, front pads close to limit, rear pads close to limit, vehicle over heating (investigate)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 141,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inners sills-front arches underbody slightly corroded,nsr tyre slightly feathered on tread

nearside lower balljoint slight play,both front wheel bearings slight play,both front b/pipes corroded,rear b/pipes too and from rear T piece corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 141,432 miles

inners sills-front arches underbody slightly corroded,nsr tyre slightly feathered on tread

nearside lower balljoint slight play,both front wheel bearings slight play,both front b/pipes corroded,rear b/pipes too and from rear T piece corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 139,435 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear tyre low tread.

Front screen scratched.

Front tyres low tread.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 126,104 miles

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

engine oil level high

front wiper not great

osf mudflap insecure

rear diff sign of oil leak..investigate

screen slightly scratched

water level low indicator on

Pass 1 Nov 2008 119,126 miles

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

nsf door noisy in operation

nsr outer tail lamp inop

rear diff leaking

water level indicates fault

wiper not the best

Pass 17 Nov 2007 117,376 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 115,492 miles

signs of oil leak under car

wiper split

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 THG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P423 THG, 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 THG registered?

P423 THG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P423 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 THG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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