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P966 CMS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,244 mi
Last recorded128,244 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 CMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s h/lamp stone chipped

Fail 3 Aug 2007 128,158 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s h/lamp stone chipped

Pass 8 Aug 2006 120,944 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 120,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 105,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 CMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P966 CMS, 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 P966 CMS registered?

P966 CMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P966 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P966 CMS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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