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P929 PHT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 PHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 81,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,875 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,875 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,051 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 46,862 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 46,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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P929 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 P929 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 P929 PHT registered?

P929 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P929 PHT safe to buy?

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