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P81 PPO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,837 miles

rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,876 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,032 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,190 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,116 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,360 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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P81 PPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P81 PPO, 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 P81 PPO registered?

P81 PPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P81 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 PPO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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