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P957 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,996 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 137,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 125,452 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 125,451 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,355 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 110,351 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 102,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

we advise that all tyres are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,199 miles

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints noted

Pass 9 Sep 2006 79,885 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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P957 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P957 APG, 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 P957 APG registered?

P957 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P957 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 APG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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