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P17 KNP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,525 mi
Last recorded143,525 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 KNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 143,525 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 138,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 132,614 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 132,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 126,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 120,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front steering damper starting to leak

horn weak

oil leak on back axle

oil leak on engine

slight play in front steering drag links

Pass 3 Aug 2012 115,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f door mirror worn fading

steering damper starting to leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 112,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 109,666 miles

18% imbalanmce on rear brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Aug 2009 107,821 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet lever faulty

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 18 Aug 2008 105,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 105,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 102,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 99,423 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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P17 KNP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P17 KNP, 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 P17 KNP registered?

P17 KNP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P17 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 KNP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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