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P815 SHS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,050 mi
Last recorded17,050 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 SHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,081 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 16,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,673 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 14,283 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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P815 SHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P815 SHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P815 SHS registered?

P815 SHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P815 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 SHS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P815 SHS have outstanding finance?

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