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P750 ACT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,873 mi
Last recorded127,873 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 ACT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2014 127,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

advise both front tyre starting to wear on inner edges.

advise smell of diesel fuel in engine bay.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 123,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,423 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 115,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 111,524 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 111,524 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 108,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 104,620 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P750 ACT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P750 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 P750 ACT registered?

P750 ACT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P750 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P750 ACT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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