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P744 ACT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,752 mi
Last recorded135,752 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 ACT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2010 135,752 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 127,740 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension noisy and bushes starting to deteriorate on all suspension arms

Pass 14 Aug 2008 118,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2007 109,256 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 98,892 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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P744 ACT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P744 ACT, 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 P744 ACT registered?

P744 ACT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P744 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 ACT shows 5 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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