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P191 JAV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,008 mi
Last recorded104,008 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 JAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 104,008 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,008 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,969 miles

Advise:child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r not alloing full inspection of adult belts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 89,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,457 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,527 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,862 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket loose ?

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,085 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,146 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,146 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 36,256 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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P191 JAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P191 JAV, 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 P191 JAV registered?

P191 JAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P191 JAV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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