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P426 DJW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 DJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 115,869 miles

steering damper damp

wear all disc

Pass 13 Jul 2009 109,850 miles

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

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

steering damper weeping

Pass 18 Jul 2008 106,246 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 103,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 96,343 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 90,967 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 90,967 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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P426 DJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P426 DJW, 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 P426 DJW registered?

P426 DJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P426 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 DJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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