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P928 PHT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

220,283 mi
Last recorded220,283 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 PHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2014 220,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

surface corrosion on chassis member and components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 220,283 miles

surface corrosion on chassis member and components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 207,160 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 199,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 199,396 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 192,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 189,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 184,168 miles

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

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

nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2008 177,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2007 169,477 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Aug 2006 159,014 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)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

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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P928 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P928 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 P928 PHT registered?

P928 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P928 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P928 PHT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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