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P916 PHT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,457 mi
Last recorded128,457 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 PHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 128,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 121,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 112,301 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 112,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 103,095 miles

light misting of oil from steering damper.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 102,956 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

light misting of oil from steering damper.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 96,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 92,435 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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P916 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P916 PHT, 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 P916 PHT registered?

P916 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P916 PHT safe to buy?

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