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P271 MEV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,906 mi
Last recorded162,906 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 162,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 123,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,072 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 101,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 101,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,520 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,154 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 86,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 81,733 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 81,631 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

n/s/r inner side light inoperative

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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P271 MEV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P271 MEV, 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 P271 MEV registered?

P271 MEV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P271 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 MEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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