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P431 DJW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,702 mi
Last recorded47,702 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 DJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff leak

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 47,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

diff leak

underbody corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 44,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff leak

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 44,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,351 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 42,351 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,273 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 42,273 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,052 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,052 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,617 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres cracking

slight play in nsf steering arm

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jun 2013 37,014 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres cracking

slight play in nsf steering arm

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,252 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,441 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 26,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,157 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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P431 DJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P431 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 P431 DJW registered?

P431 DJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P431 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 DJW shows 21 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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