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P33 JWS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,714 mi
Last recorded142,714 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 JWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 142,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 134,167 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside pattern slightly blurred

nearside mirror secured with tape, vision partially impared

Fail 14 May 2014 133,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 124,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 114,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 104,416 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside washer jet not working

Pass 10 Jul 2009 102,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 99,344 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 99,344 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 96,586 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 96,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,398 miles

oil leak

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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P33 JWS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P33 JWS, 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 P33 JWS registered?

P33 JWS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P33 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 JWS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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