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P695 BCY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,734 mi
Last recorded116,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 BCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 116,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (front both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 113,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,867 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,504 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 94,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 90,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 90,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 86,173 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 81,259 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,266 miles

slight play in upper balljiont

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,857 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P695 BCY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P695 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 P695 BCY registered?

P695 BCY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P695 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P695 BCY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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