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P829 FFL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,423 mi
Last recorded167,423 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 167,423 miles

Front Sunstrip Fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Holed

Fail 2 Nov 2023 167,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sun Strip Fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 160,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 156,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 153,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 149,557 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 148,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff oil leak ;

exhaust fitting bolts rusty

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight blow exhaust manifold

Pass 19 Sep 2013 148,967 miles

exhaust fitting bolts rusty

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight blow exhaust manifold

diff oil leak ;

Pass 23 May 2012 147,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 145,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 138,689 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 138,689 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 129,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 121,518 miles

All 4 tyres wearing low

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 114,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 106,785 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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P829 FFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P829 FFL, 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 P829 FFL registered?

P829 FFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P829 FFL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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