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P941 PGF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,411 mi
Last recorded160,411 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 160,411 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 151,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

auxillery belt tensioner noisy

fuel tank cap seal starting to perish

viscous fan unit not working

Pass 31 Jan 2008 142,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre treads low 2.5mm

drive noise on auxillery belt pulleys

front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 133,534 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 133,495 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P941 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P941 PGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P941 PGF registered?

P941 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P941 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P941 PGF shows 5 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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