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P424 BNR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,036 mi
Last recorded109,036 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 BNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 109,036 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,549 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 90,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,676 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 83,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 83,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 73,833 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 73,801 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 63,071 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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P424 BNR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P424 BNR, 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 P424 BNR registered?

P424 BNR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P424 BNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 BNR shows 12 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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