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P867 FTT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,162 mi
Last recorded118,162 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 FTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,162 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 118,162 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 113,192 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 112,668 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,668 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,908 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 109,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 109,314 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 107,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,603 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 101,603 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,580 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 96,578 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,184 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 12 Feb 2007 79,682 miles

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

n/s/f outer cill damaged/dented

Fail 12 Feb 2007 79,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f outer cill damaged/dented

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,792 miles

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

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

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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P867 FTT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P867 FTT, 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 P867 FTT registered?

P867 FTT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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