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P583 AKG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,634 mi
Last recorded139,634 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 AKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,634 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 139,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,814 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 134,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,437 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both ends (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both ends (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 122,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both ends (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both ends (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,623 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 110,623 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 101,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,770 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 85,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,611 miles

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

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

high level brake light not illuminating fully

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,590 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 65,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,272 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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P583 AKG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P583 AKG, 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 P583 AKG registered?

P583 AKG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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