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P29 JWA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,834 mi
Last recorded139,834 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 JWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 139,834 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2011 139,821 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 133,351 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 133,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 123,490 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 116,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 113,702 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 113,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 107,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 107,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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P29 JWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P29 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 P29 JWA registered?

P29 JWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P29 JWA safe to buy?

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