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P458 FOD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,003 mi
Last recorded133,003 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 FOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 133,003 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Aug 2012 128,977 miles

n/s mirror detornated but not effect rear view

Pass 20 Sep 2011 126,023 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 126,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 120,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 117,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 110,667 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 104,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 99,611 miles

slight perishing n/s/f tyre side wall †axle diff seals damp †engine oil leaks †surface corrosion exhaust shields around front pipes rusted away †slight play n/s/r hub †

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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P458 FOD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P458 FOD, 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 P458 FOD registered?

P458 FOD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P458 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 FOD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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