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P545 DPY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,620 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 112,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 110,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 105,296 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 100,857 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 100,857 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 79,360 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 79,290 miles

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

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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P545 DPY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P545 DPY, 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 P545 DPY registered?

P545 DPY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P545 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 DPY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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