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P141 OBJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,954 mi
Last recorded87,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 OBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,954 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 87,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress, image slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet not working, sufficient water supplied from NSF.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,837 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 53,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,667 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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P141 OBJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P141 OBJ, 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 P141 OBJ registered?

P141 OBJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P141 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 OBJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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