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P966 BFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,032 mi
Last recorded110,032 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 BFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,032 miles

o/s/f wing and door damaged

wear all disc

wet test

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,003 miles

all disc worn

n/s/f ind lense missing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,162 miles

n/s/f light lense missing

wear front disc

wear rear disc

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,661 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 99,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 May 2009 95,533 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 90,964 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,834 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P966 BFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P966 BFC, 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 P966 BFC registered?

P966 BFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P966 BFC safe to buy?

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