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P440 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,749 mi
Last recorded116,749 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,749 miles

Offside Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,388 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,836 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,090 miles

corrosion on underside

various brake pipes greased

Pass 28 May 2014 109,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 107,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,108 miles

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

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

slight diff oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre tread of offside front tyre wearing low

nearside front and both rear tyre side walls starting to perish

srs light on

Fail 1 Sep 2009 97,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre tread of offside front tyre wearing low

nearside front and both rear tyre side walls starting to perish

srs light on

Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,226 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres perishing

n\s\front tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 27 Nov 2008 96,226 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres perishing

n\s\front tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Oct 2007 91,721 miles

all 4 indicator bulbs becoming white

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,654 miles

n\s\f tyre tread on 1.6mm limit on outer edge

o\s\f tyre tread on 2mm on outer edge

o\s\r tyre tread on 2-3mm

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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P440 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P440 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 P440 JRP registered?

P440 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P440 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 JRP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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