MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre has sligt inner edgewear
nearside rear tyre has slight inner edgewear
rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges
slight play in nearside lower ball joint
Front wheel bearings slight play
Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front wheel bearings slight play
Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P966 SGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SGJ, 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 SGJ registered?
P966 SGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 1996.
Is P966 SGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P966 SGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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