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P388 KMS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,423 mi
Last recorded177,423 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 KMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2009 177,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

further look at number plate lamps

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear t piece

Pass 11 Dec 2007 172,134 miles

Advise further look at rear lights.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 160,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advice on slight crack at n/s of windscreen and keep eye on n/s/rear tyre and slight movement at o/s/f track rod end and look at foot and hand brake ,and o/s/f flasher bulb

Pass 12 Dec 2005 143,667 miles

advise o/s/& n/s/f lower ball joint. look at engine smell of fuel no apparent leak, exhaust tail pipe look at hand brake

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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P388 KMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P388 KMS, 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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P388 KMS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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