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P740 FOD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 FOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,434 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,491 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 78,949 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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P740 FOD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 P740 FOD, 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 P740 FOD?

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What year was P740 FOD registered?

P740 FOD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P740 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 FOD 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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