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P402 VRF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,456 mi
Last recorded76,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 VRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,456 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2007 74,128 miles

Engine cover fitted, full inspection restricted.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,128 miles

Engine cover fitted, full inspection restricted.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,194 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P402 VRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P402 VRF, 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

How do I check the history of P402 VRF?

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What year was P402 VRF registered?

P402 VRF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P402 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 VRF shows 6 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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