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P43 AWT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 AWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 88,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,831 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,496 miles

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 10 Oct 2011 57,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,550 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P43 AWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P43 AWT, 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 P43 AWT registered?

P43 AWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P43 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 AWT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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