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P952 DRG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,053 mi
Last recorded131,053 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 DRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 131,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 124,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front to rear & o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2009 124,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front to rear & o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 116,919 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 108,918 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 108,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 88,770 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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P952 DRG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRG, 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 DRG registered?

P952 DRG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P952 DRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 DRG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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