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P194 JAV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,672 mi
Last recorded217,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 JAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 217,672 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 217,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 201,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 198,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 194,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 191,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 187,456 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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P194 JAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P194 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 P194 JAV registered?

P194 JAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P194 JAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P194 JAV shows 7 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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