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P687 PYX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe under bonnet damp

Pass 14 Jul 2012 77,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 77,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,723 miles

front wiper smearing

n/s front & n/s rear tyres perishing

n/s headlight beam attern slightly disspersed

o/s & n/s front shocks damp

various oil leaks

Fail 30 Jul 2011 62,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper smearing

n/s front & n/s rear tyres perishing

n/s headlight beam attern slightly disspersed

o/s & n/s front shocks damp

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Fail 22 Jul 2010 55,927 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,509 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,393 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,763 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,755 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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P687 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P687 PYX, 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 P687 PYX registered?

P687 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P687 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P687 PYX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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