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P695 PYX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,837 mi
Last recorded67,837 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 67,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 67,837 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 66,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2012 65,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres weatherd annd cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2012 65,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres weatherd annd cracked

Pass 1 May 2009 65,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,464 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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P695 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P695 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 P695 PYX registered?

P695 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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