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P306 EJM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,717 mi
Last recorded155,717 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 EJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 155,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 149,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 139,928 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 139,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 127,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 121,356 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 121,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 116,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 109,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 100,366 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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P306 EJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P306 EJM, 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 P306 EJM registered?

P306 EJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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