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P366 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,065 mi
Last recorded46,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 46,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 46,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 45,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 45,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,317 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,608 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak Diff oil seal

Fail 15 Jun 2017 44,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,565 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,858 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM CENTRE

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,023 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE 2MM CENTRE

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,445 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,899 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,554 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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P366 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P366 JRP, 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 P366 JRP registered?

P366 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P366 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P366 JRP shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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