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P906 VTY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,975 mi
Last recorded106,975 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 VTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 106,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 106,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,101 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 92,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 84,446 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,409 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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P906 VTY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P906 VTY, 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 P906 VTY registered?

P906 VTY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P906 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P906 VTY shows 6 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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