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P510 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,296 mi
Last recorded150,296 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2015 150,296 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2015 150,296 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 149,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 149,368 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 146,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 140,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 138,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 130,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 119,808 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 25 Sep 2009 119,808 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,593 miles

slight distortion to o/s/f road wheel

water damage to rear no plate

Fail 1 Oct 2008 102,593 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

slight distortion to o/s/f road wheel

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,114 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,704 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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P510 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P510 APG, 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 P510 APG registered?

P510 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P510 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 APG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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