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P476 CAN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,063 mi
Last recorded154,063 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 154,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Mar 2018 149,833 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 145,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,817 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 130,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 123,980 miles

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

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

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

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

rear diff has leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 123,975 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear diff has leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,910 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 108,909 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 90,621 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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P476 CAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P476 CAN, 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 P476 CAN registered?

P476 CAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P476 CAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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