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P969 NOX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 NOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,098 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,122 miles

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

brake pipes been greased up

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 84,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,016 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,808 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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P969 NOX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P969 NOX, 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 P969 NOX registered?

P969 NOX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P969 NOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 NOX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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