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A16 PUS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2012 118,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 112,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 109,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 107,183 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 105,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 103,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 99,145 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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A16 PUS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A16 PUS, 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 A16 PUS?

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What year was A16 PUS registered?

A16 PUS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is A16 PUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 PUS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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