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P468 NSX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,372 mi
Last recorded72,372 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 NSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,372 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 72,372 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,669 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,904 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,812 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,812 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,172 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,132 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,943 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,729 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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P468 NSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P468 NSX, 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 P468 NSX registered?

P468 NSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P468 NSX safe to buy?

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