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P330 FOJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,151 mi
Last recorded209,151 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 209,151 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 209,035 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 199,581 miles

Engine oil level slightly low, topped up

Pass 25 Jul 2012 190,324 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 190,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 180,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 2 Jul 2010 171,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 162,070 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 152,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 141,950 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 132,771 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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P330 FOJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P330 FOJ, 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 P330 FOJ registered?

P330 FOJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P330 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P330 FOJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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