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P623 AWL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,576 mi
Last recorded143,576 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 AWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 143,576 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 143,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,843 miles

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - worn heavily on inner edge

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 19 Jul 2016 142,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - worn heavily on inner edge

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2015 138,379 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 135,993 miles

nearside headlamp worked with a tap

Pass 15 Jul 2013 133,026 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing bit noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2012 129,337 miles

all tyres close to limit offside rear close very close

Pass 12 Jul 2011 123,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 119,841 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 116,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 112,532 miles

all four tyres are on about 2.5mm

Fail 8 Jul 2008 112,532 miles

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

all four tyres are on about 2.5mm

Pass 4 Jul 2007 107,765 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 104,349 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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P623 AWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 P623 AWL, 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 P623 AWL registered?

P623 AWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P623 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P623 AWL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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