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P776 OGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,083 mi
Last recorded106,083 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,537 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 130,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 123,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 118,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 113,156 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 107,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 102,204 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2006 96,058 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses perished.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end inner ball joint.

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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P776 OGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P776 OGT, 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 P776 OGT registered?

P776 OGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P776 OGT safe to buy?

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