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P88 KFH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,323 mi
Last recorded96,323 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 KFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 96,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,115 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 83,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,823 miles

offside rear brake pipe to flexi corroded

rear No. plate poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

high level stop light, several bulbs inop

Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,009 miles

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

all front suspension components heavily corroded

boot spoiler red lamp does not illuminate

front brake hose ferruls corroded

front wiper blade worn & juddering

fuel pipe connections corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2005 56,640 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 56,640 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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P88 KFH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P88 KFH, 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 P88 KFH registered?

P88 KFH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P88 KFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P88 KFH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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