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P774 SYK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,844 mi
Last recorded146,844 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 SYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 146,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 138,624 miles

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

inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2011 130,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 124,585 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 124,564 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 116,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,804 miles

Master cylinder fluid level low

Rear brake pads may soon need attention

Rear ofside wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,302 miles

front brake pads may soon need attention

front offside road wheel is damaged

master cylinder fluid level is low

nearside steering rack idler arm bushes are worn

rear brake pads may soon need attention

rear offside tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2007 97,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads may soon need attention

front offside road wheel is damaged

master cylinder fluid level is low

nearside steering rack idler arm bushes are worn

rear brake pads may soon need attention

rear offside tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2006 90,719 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 90,667 miles

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

f/o/s road wheel damaged

f/o/s suspension noisey

r/n/s damaged

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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P774 SYK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P774 SYK, 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 P774 SYK registered?

P774 SYK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P774 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P774 SYK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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