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P382 FOJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,974 mi
Last recorded125,974 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 125,974 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal tread depth limit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 117,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 108,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 95,674 miles

front brake pads appear low/old

lift/play at both front lower ball joints near legal limit recomend immediate renewal

Fail 3 Mar 2008 95,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads appear low/old

lift/play at both front lower ball joints near legal limit recomend immediate renewal

Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,389 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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P382 FOJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P382 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P382 FOJ?

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What year was P382 FOJ registered?

P382 FOJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P382 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 FOJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P382 FOJ have outstanding finance?

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