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P431 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,208 mi
Last recorded135,208 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2014 135,208 miles

Ball joints got slightly play

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

Shokes bouncey

Steering rack got slightly play

Pass 27 Dec 2012 123,400 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 117,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,309 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 103,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,966 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 93,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 87,920 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 81,827 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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P431 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P431 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 P431 APG registered?

P431 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P431 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 APG shows 9 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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