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P239 OVT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,833 mi
Last recorded175,833 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 OVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2016 175,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 170,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 167,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 163,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 158,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 152,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 148,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 143,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 136,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 129,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 121,194 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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P239 OVT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P239 OVT, 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 P239 OVT registered?

P239 OVT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P239 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 OVT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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