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P19 SRR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,922 mi
Last recorded173,922 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 SRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 173,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 172,482 miles

slight corrosion nearside front inner wing

Pass 15 Jun 2019 167,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 160,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 155,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 151,294 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 151,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 147,736 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 147,682 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 143,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 143,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 139,528 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 139,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 133,802 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 133,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 129,894 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 126,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 124,883 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 124,883 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 117,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 110,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 100,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 93,904 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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P19 SRR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P19 SRR, 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

How do I check the history of P19 SRR?

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What year was P19 SRR registered?

P19 SRR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P19 SRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 SRR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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