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P49 APH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 96,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel hoses perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,043 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 83,043 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,792 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,751 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 41,653 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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P49 APH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 P49 APH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P49 APH?

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What year was P49 APH registered?

P49 APH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P49 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 APH shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P49 APH have outstanding finance?

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