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P449 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,735 mi
Last recorded140,735 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 140,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 139,052 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 138,713 miles

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

srs light on at begining of test ,end of test functioning normaly

Pass 9 Aug 2013 137,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 136,763 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 135,801 miles

small chip in screen

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 134,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 133,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 131,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 131,642 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 131,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P449 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P449 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 P449 JRP registered?

P449 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P449 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P449 JRP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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