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P760 ACT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,324 mi
Last recorded219,324 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 ACT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 219,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 219,324 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 196,731 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 162,368 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 146,652 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 146,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 142,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 127,669 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 119,893 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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P760 ACT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P760 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 P760 ACT registered?

P760 ACT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P760 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P760 ACT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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