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P984 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,300 mi
Last recorded172,300 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 172,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 155,559 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 155,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 145,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 139,763 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 132,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 132,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 131,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 129,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 124,704 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 124,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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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P984 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P984 APG, 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 P984 APG registered?

P984 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P984 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P984 APG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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