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P146 WMJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,022 mi
Last recorded68,022 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 WMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,022 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on side walls, and front scrubbing inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

indicaters just starting loose coulor

slight play o/s/f ans n/s/f bottom ball joints.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,593 miles

indicaters just starting loose coulor

slight play o/s/f ans n/s/f bottom ball joints.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,482 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,482 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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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P146 WMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P146 WMJ, 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 P146 WMJ registered?

P146 WMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P146 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 WMJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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