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P115 CJH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,800 mi
Last recorded94,800 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,800 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,793 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 94,793 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,470 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides have lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 92,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides have lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,517 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,510 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,431 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,070 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,075 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,486 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,434 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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P115 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P115 CJH, 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 P115 CJH registered?

P115 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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