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P84 AOD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,359 mi
Last recorded143,359 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 AOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 143,359 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 134,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 125,406 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 125,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 122,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,288 miles

Spare tyre defective

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 122,123 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both rear tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2011 122,123 miles

both rear tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2010 120,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 120,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 118,224 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 107,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 98,638 miles

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

Nearside front side light dull

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2006 98,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 84,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P84 AOD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P84 AOD, 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 P84 AOD registered?

P84 AOD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P84 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P84 AOD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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