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P821 MMA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,102 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,259 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 124,981 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 123,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 121,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 117,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 112,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 110,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 105,834 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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P821 MMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P821 MMA, 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 P821 MMA registered?

P821 MMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P821 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P821 MMA shows 11 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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