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P311 EJM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,210 mi
Last recorded131,210 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 EJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 131,210 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

slight corrosion to n/s floor

wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 127,401 miles

small ghip lower centre screen

Pass 19 Jan 2009 126,270 miles

chip o/s/f screen

Pass 16 Jan 2008 119,241 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

chip lower centre windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2006 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre on legal limits,(central 3/4 band).

undertray fitted to vehicle.

Fail 17 Jan 2006 108,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre on legal limits,(central 3/4 band).

undertray fitted to vehicle.

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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P311 EJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P311 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 P311 EJM registered?

P311 EJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P311 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 EJM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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