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P942 PGF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,562 mi
Last recorded139,562 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 139,562 miles

n.s rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2011 139,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n.s rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2011 137,663 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

rear numberplate fading and loose

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 136,056 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 131,177 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 131,177 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 126,617 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 126,610 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 116,820 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 98,185 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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P942 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P942 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.

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What year was P942 PGF registered?

P942 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P942 PGF safe to buy?

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