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P392 OCL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake back-plate deteriortated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,516 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,516 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,669 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,617 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,617 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,357 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 60,485 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 60,478 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

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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P392 OCL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P392 OCL, 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 P392 OCL registered?

P392 OCL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P392 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P392 OCL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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