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P221 OSD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,091 mi
Last recorded89,091 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 OSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 148,980 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 148,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 127,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 112,062 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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P221 OSD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P221 OSD, 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 P221 OSD registered?

P221 OSD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P221 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 OSD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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