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P409 FKJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,346 mi
Last recorded111,346 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,346 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,450 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 102,621 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge,,oil leak from rear diff

Fail 8 Jul 2015 102,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge,,oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,783 miles

wear in o/s lower swivel joint,auxilliary belt damper noisey

Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,828 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,269 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,443 miles

steering damper damp,uplift in n,s,f lower swivel joint

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,825 miles

number plates stained

Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,244 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 68,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,157 miles

both front tyres just legal

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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P409 FKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P409 FKJ, 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 P409 FKJ registered?

P409 FKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P409 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P409 FKJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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