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P399 FEP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,663 mi
Last recorded77,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 FEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,663 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 77,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,215 miles

nearside front door mirror loose

Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,659 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,205 miles

both rear tyre,s worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,300 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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P399 FEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P399 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 P399 FEP registered?

P399 FEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P399 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P399 FEP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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