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P200 NJK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,926 mi
Last recorded156,926 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 156,926 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 156,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 149,991 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 144,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 140,417 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 133,179 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 126,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 115,578 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2005 102,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 102,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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P200 NJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P200 NJK, 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 P200 NJK registered?

P200 NJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P200 NJK safe to buy?

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