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P685 BCY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,949 mi
Last recorded156,949 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 BCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 156,949 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 156,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 149,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 149,050 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 131,313 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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P685 BCY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P685 BCY, 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 P685 BCY registered?

P685 BCY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P685 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P685 BCY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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