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P794 PMR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,411 mi
Last recorded155,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 PMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2012 155,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 147,474 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 138,873 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 138,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 130,214 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 130,214 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2008 120,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 120,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 111,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 103,229 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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P794 PMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P794 PMR, 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 P794 PMR registered?

P794 PMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P794 PMR safe to buy?

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