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P53 APH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,687 mi
Last recorded151,687 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 APH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 151,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 146,154 miles

*** Nearside rear tyre wearing low ***

Front number plate deteriorating

Front steering box play detected on both sides

Nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 2 Nov 2013 145,714 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

front wiper blade not comming to rest position automatically

Pass 27 Oct 2012 143,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper arm not staying of from the swipe area withoutassistant

Fail 20 Oct 2012 143,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper arm not staying of from the swipe area withoutassistant

Pass 4 Aug 2011 142,870 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 142,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 135,680 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 135,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 128,757 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 128,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 128,725 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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P53 APH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P53 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.

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What year was P53 APH registered?

P53 APH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P53 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 APH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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