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P947 PHT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,172 mi
Last recorded64,172 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 PHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,172 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,942 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)

both front tyres low in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 42,638 miles

front brake pad/s getting low

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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P947 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P947 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 P947 PHT registered?

P947 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P947 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P947 PHT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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