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P390 EOA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,142 mi
Last recorded226,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 EOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 226,142 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 226,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 217,320 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 217,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 198,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 176,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 156,562 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 138,172 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 138,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P390 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P390 EOA, 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

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What year was P390 EOA registered?

P390 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P390 EOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 EOA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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