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P975 PGF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,844 mi
Last recorded137,844 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 137,844 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn one side

Corrosion around all wheel arches

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Sep 2013 137,844 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn one side

Corrosion around all wheel arches

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2012 133,047 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 133,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 128,681 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 128,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 119,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 112,214 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING

FRONT & REAR O/S TYRE WORN

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

POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE LEAKING

REAR BOTH BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Pass 15 Jul 2008 102,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 93,506 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 85,641 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 85,641 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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P975 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P975 PGF, 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 P975 PGF registered?

P975 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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