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P325 KJC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,361 mi
Last recorded88,361 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 KJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 88,361 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,816 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2019 80,001 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,500 miles

front exhaust bracket weak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,172 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,995 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,991 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,915 miles

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

headlights o/s n/s image poor bulbs

Fail 21 Oct 2009 70,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slighty defective to vision

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P325 KJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P325 KJC, 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 P325 KJC registered?

P325 KJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P325 KJC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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