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P517 AFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,521 mi
Last recorded181,521 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 AFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 181,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 181,521 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 178,598 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 166,887 miles

brake pipe to offside front hose slight corrosion

drivers door mirror chip in corner

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2008 166,851 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 162,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 152,233 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 141,736 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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P517 AFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P517 AFC, 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 P517 AFC registered?

P517 AFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P517 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 AFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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