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P944 KFS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 KFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,887 miles

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

steering idler arm bushes worn

Pass 26 Jul 2008 117,294 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 117,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 114,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 114,072 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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P944 KFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P944 KFS, 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 P944 KFS registered?

P944 KFS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P944 KFS safe to buy?

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