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P780 FKE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,817 mi
Last recorded128,817 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2009 128,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 120,994 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 110,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 101,085 miles

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Pass 20 Oct 2005 90,391 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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P780 FKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P780 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 P780 FKE registered?

P780 FKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P780 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 FKE shows 5 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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