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P779 FKE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,836 mi
Last recorded49,836 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,689 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,299 miles

oil leak from rear dif

Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,989 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 38,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,731 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,766 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,354 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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P779 FKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P779 FKE, 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 P779 FKE registered?

P779 FKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P779 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 FKE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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