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P563 CAN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,749 miles

2 belts fitted in rear - offside rear removed

Damage to nearside headlamp

Damage to nearside mirror

Exhast baffles in back box rattle

Front indicator lenses missing

Nearside side repeator lense mising

Slight oil leak from rear diff

front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

wiper poor

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,429 miles

offside rear diff seal leaking

offside rear steel corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 83,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear diff seal leaking

offside rear steel corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,499 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 77,499 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 73,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,681 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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P563 CAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P563 CAN, 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 P563 CAN registered?

P563 CAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P563 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 CAN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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