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P254 JPO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 JPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,981 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,038 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,950 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 109,921 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 100,887 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 100,887 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 96,743 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 96,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,936 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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P254 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P254 JPO, 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 P254 JPO registered?

P254 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P254 JPO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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