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P656 GOX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 GOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears aprox. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,456 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 68,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,099 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,822 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,631 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 43,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 32,267 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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P656 GOX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P656 GOX, 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 P656 GOX registered?

P656 GOX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P656 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 GOX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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