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P861 PHW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 PHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 138,048 miles

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

water pump leaking@ engine

Pass 3 Mar 2010 135,086 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 131,789 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 127,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 122,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 114,110 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 114,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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

noise on offside rear suspensiod

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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P861 PHW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P861 PHW, 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

How do I check the history of P861 PHW?

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What year was P861 PHW registered?

P861 PHW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P861 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 PHW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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