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P924 BFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,536 mi
Last recorded143,536 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 BFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 143,536 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 139,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 136,305 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 134,266 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 134,266 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 129,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak to underbody.

Pass 19 May 2010 129,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak to underbody.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 124,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 119,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 113,491 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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P924 BFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P924 BFC, 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 P924 BFC registered?

P924 BFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P924 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P924 BFC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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