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P241 VHO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,875 mi
Last recorded171,875 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 VHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 171,875 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight play at n/s/f and o/s/f steering

Pass 29 Jun 2010 159,738 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 141,374 miles

slight play in front hubs

Pass 14 Dec 2007 127,889 miles

tyres low on tread

Fail 14 Dec 2007 127,889 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

tyres low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2006 115,202 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 100,862 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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P241 VHO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P241 VHO, 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 P241 VHO registered?

P241 VHO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P241 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 VHO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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