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P764 PYX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,224 mi
Last recorded89,224 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, both front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,617 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,260 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 62,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inside treads

n/side mirror loose on mount

rear No plate slightly faded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,477 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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P764 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P764 PYX, 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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P764 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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