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P239 SMR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,864 mi
Last recorded131,864 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 SMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 131,864 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 126,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 120,863 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near sider front outer tyre wall has a cut but no cords showing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,472 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front track ends are perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 114,591 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 114,585 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 20 Oct 2010 109,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 105,986 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 28 Oct 2009 105,972 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 27 Oct 2008 103,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,592 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 95,275 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 95,275 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 89,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 89,413 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 SMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SMR, 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 SMR registered?

P239 SMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P239 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 SMR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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