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P968 SGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 SGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 72,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,620 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 72,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler breather hose has perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2019 71,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 70,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 66,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,176 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 63,329 miles

Diff oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 61,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 60,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,104 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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P968 SGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P968 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P968 SGJ registered?

P968 SGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P968 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P968 SGJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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