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P447 THG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 THG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 131,441 miles

Body corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Brake pipe/s greased, covering inspection

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside & Offside Front - lower suspension arm rear bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 31 Jul 2019 131,441 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Brake pipe/s greased, covering inspection

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside & Offside Front - lower suspension arm rear bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,029 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 129,946 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills & arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 127,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 127,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 123,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn to wear indicators

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2012 120,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,830 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 104,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 98,417 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 74,299 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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P447 THG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P447 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 P447 THG registered?

P447 THG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P447 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 THG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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