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P177 CJH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,392 mi
Last recorded154,392 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 154,392 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 141,885 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 141,885 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 124,731 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE PEELING ON EDGE

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING WHEEL NOT SPINNING FREELY

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 124,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE PEELING ON EDGE

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING WHEEL NOT SPINNING FREELY

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 114,328 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 114,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,293 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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P177 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P177 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P177 CJH registered?

P177 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P177 CJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 CJH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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