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P376 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,565 mi
Last recorded72,565 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 72,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 72,565 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,470 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,949 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 64,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wiper (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,747 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 63,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,114 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 61,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 59,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,260 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,546 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,673 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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P376 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P376 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 P376 JRP registered?

P376 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P376 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P376 JRP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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