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P675 SFV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,432 mi
Last recorded58,432 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 SFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 57,524 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,591 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,552 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,310 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,010 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 38,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,825 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,613 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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P675 SFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P675 SFV, 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 P675 SFV registered?

P675 SFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P675 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P675 SFV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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