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P734 PYX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,581 mi
Last recorded106,581 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 104,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 103,193 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 103,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,173 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,718 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,623 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,202 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,272 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 76,521 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 76,506 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,438 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 72,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,131 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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P734 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P734 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 P734 PYX registered?

P734 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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