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P45 OKR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 OKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,854 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cut

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blade worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,652 miles

Both the front tyres are nearing the wear bars

Offside rear tyre is nearing the wear bars

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,316 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,797 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,914 miles

Slight corrosion on rear fuel pipe

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 49,337 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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P45 OKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P45 OKR, 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 P45 OKR registered?

P45 OKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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