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P905 FND

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 FND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,636 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,726 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,437 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,980 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 78,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,261 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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P905 FND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P905 FND, 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

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What year was P905 FND registered?

P905 FND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P905 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P905 FND shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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