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P233 JKK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,672 mi
Last recorded150,672 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 JKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 150,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 149,086 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 149,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 147,803 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 146,034 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 144,582 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 143,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,495 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 138,012 miles

Nearside front tyre has some damage to outer wall

Fail 5 Oct 2011 138,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has some damage to outer wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 132,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 122,462 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 116,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 105,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,970 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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P233 JKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P233 JKK, 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 P233 JKK registered?

P233 JKK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P233 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 JKK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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