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P946 OSD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,872 mi
Last recorded136,872 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 OSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 136,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 127,565 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 127,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 118,386 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 118,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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P946 OSD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc 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 P946 OSD, 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 P946 OSD registered?

P946 OSD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P946 OSD safe to buy?

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