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P396 FEP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,001 mi
Last recorded107,001 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 FEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill corroded but not holed

n/s rear light lens broken

o/s outer sill corroded but not holed

o/s rear light lens broken

Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,500 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear lamp has a damaged lens

o/s outer sill has some corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,311 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 95,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 89,422 miles

n/s/r lamp assy damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2005 89,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r lamp assy 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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P396 FEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P396 FEP, 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 P396 FEP registered?

P396 FEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P396 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 FEP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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