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P707 PUA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,763 mi
Last recorded72,763 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 PUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,763 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,880 miles

nsf wheel bearing slight play,rear discs corroded/pitted-slight judder on b/test,suspension and components corroded underbody in places

rear reg plate deteriorating,front wiper not great,oil leak-investigate

Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,647 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,417 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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P707 PUA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P707 PUA, 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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How do I check the history of P707 PUA?

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What year was P707 PUA registered?

P707 PUA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P707 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P707 PUA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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