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P952 AWW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 AWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 133,239 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 129,917 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 121,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 113,377 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 94,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 83,308 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,016 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 68,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 66,488 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 66,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P952 AWW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P952 AWW, 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 P952 AWW registered?

P952 AWW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P952 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 AWW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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