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P259 JPO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,893 mi
Last recorded148,893 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 JPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 148,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 138,439 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 129,618 miles

light corrosion and wear to rear brake pads

slight play in front roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Jun 2009 129,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light corrosion and wear to rear brake pads

slight play in front roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 106,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 80,561 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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P259 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P259 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 P259 JPO registered?

P259 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P259 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 JPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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