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P445 EOA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,701 mi
Last recorded143,701 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 EOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 143,701 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 143,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front tyres close on the inside edges

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2009 127,838 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 127,838 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 110,934 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,363 miles

Misfire problem at idle not effecting emissions

Rear differencial oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,707 miles

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

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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P445 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P445 EOA, 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 P445 EOA registered?

P445 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P445 EOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P445 EOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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