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P987 PGF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,502 mi
Last recorded148,502 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2010 148,502 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side door mirror in poor condition

off side front and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

off side rear inner tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2010 148,502 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side door mirror in poor condition

off side front and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

off side rear inner tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2009 143,034 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 143,034 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 141,781 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 135,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 128,682 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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P987 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc 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 P987 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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How do I check the history of P987 PGF?

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What year was P987 PGF registered?

P987 PGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P987 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 PGF 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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