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P24 JWA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,366 mi
Last recorded128,366 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 JWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 128,366 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 128,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 114,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 110,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 97,440 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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P24 JWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol 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 P24 JWA, 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 P24 JWA registered?

P24 JWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P24 JWA safe to buy?

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