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P756 PTR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,247 mi
Last recorded91,247 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP756 PTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 91,247 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,672 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 78,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Dec 2010 73,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,574 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 70,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,910 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 54,509 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 54,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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P756 PTR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P756 PTR, 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 P756 PTR registered?

P756 PTR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P756 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P756 PTR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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