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P991 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,518 mi
Last recorded47,518 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 47,518 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 47,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 43,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 42,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 31,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,386 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,975 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 22,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,087 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 21,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,607 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,076 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,647 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,965 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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P991 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P991 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 P991 APG registered?

P991 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P991 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P991 APG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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