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P341 ECE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

258,441 mi
Last recorded258,441 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 258,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 246,866 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

REAR DISCS CORRODING

Pass 17 Jul 2008 234,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2007 215,503 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 215,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2006 188,781 miles

Screen is chipped †Near side door mirror is faded †Engine is leaking oil

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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P341 ECE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P341 ECE, 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 P341 ECE registered?

P341 ECE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P341 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P341 ECE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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