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P699 NPV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,002 mi
Last recorded67,002 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 NPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 67,002 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 67,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,078 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 63,612 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 63,392 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 60,447 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 60,447 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 58,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 57,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 56,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2011 55,111 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 53,415 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn

both rear tyres cracked

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 May 2008 50,279 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 May 2007 48,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2006 46,325 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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P699 NPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P699 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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P699 NPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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