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P909 FND

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 FND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,933 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 66,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 57,584 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,140 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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P909 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 91.7%.

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 P909 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.

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What year was P909 FND registered?

P909 FND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P909 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 FND shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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