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P670 XGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,917 mi
Last recorded70,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 XGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,917 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake needs adjustment.

rear disc pitted.

wish bone bushes worn both side.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes rusted slightley .

all tyres worn on the tyre worn .

exhaugst rusted.

rear diff leaking

rust on all four archs slightly.

slight play on the n/s f wheel bearing .

slight play on the o/s/f wheel bearin .

under body rusted slightle .

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 69,675 miles

ENGINE & DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING OIL

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY WORN (SEE INNER-SIDE)

N/S FRONT BRAKE-PAD HAS WORN LOW

O/S REAR TYRE (INNER-WALL) HAS DETERIORATED.....@@@'''''.....Thanx 4yur custom

Fail 9 Nov 2012 69,675 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

ENGINE & DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING OIL

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY WORN (SEE INNER-SIDE)

N/S FRONT BRAKE-PAD HAS WORN LOW

O/S REAR TYRE (INNER-WALL) HAS DETERIORATED.....@@@'''''.....Thanx 4yur custom

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 67,176 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,710 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 64,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 58,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,579 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 54,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,077 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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P670 XGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P670 XGT, 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 P670 XGT registered?

P670 XGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P670 XGT safe to buy?

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