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P437 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,039 mi
Last recorded186,039 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 186,039 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 185,778 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both, Rear wishbone mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff leaking oil slightly

Wiper motor operation irregular but acceptable

Pass 22 Feb 2016 181,016 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 175,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 175,131 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear axle oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Feb 2014 172,541 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 27 Jan 2013 169,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 161,734 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

diff leaking oil

front brake discs worn

o/s handbrake effortslightly weak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 152,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 143,736 miles

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

rear no plate delaminated,,,

Pass 25 Sep 2008 139,911 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate..n/s/r tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2007 136,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 132,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 128,882 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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P437 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P437 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 P437 APG registered?

P437 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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