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P744 BAP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,711 mi
Last recorded133,711 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 BAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 133,711 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 133,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,236 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 124,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mild corrosion to bodywork and underbody componants

Pass 23 Aug 2014 121,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 114,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 110,177 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 110,177 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 103,582 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,582 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 94,216 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 94,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 88,277 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 88,277 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 BAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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