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P422 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,670 mi
Last recorded117,670 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 108,429 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 106,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 102,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 102,211 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 102,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 16 May 2016 99,006 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front, lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 95,624 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 93,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 90,234 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 87,558 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 84,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 84,640 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 80,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 77,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 74,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 69,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,857 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 64,857 miles

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

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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P422 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P422 JRP, 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 P422 JRP registered?

P422 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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