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P681 NPV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,633 mi
Last recorded146,633 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 NPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 146,633 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust heat sheild loose around box

Pass 14 Aug 2012 138,814 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 138,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,540 miles

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

front wiper poor

Fail 5 Sep 2011 132,538 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wiper poor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,229 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 14 Sep 2009 122,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 122,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 116,100 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 116,100 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 106,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,705 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 96,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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P681 NPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P681 NPV, 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 P681 NPV registered?

P681 NPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P681 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 NPV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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