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P597 ATH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 ATH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 127,144 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 127,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 121,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 111,476 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 102,566 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 102,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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P597 ATH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P597 ATH, 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 P597 ATH registered?

P597 ATH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P597 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 ATH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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