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P462 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,399 mi
Last recorded126,399 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 126,399 miles

both front brake hoses..............

Pass 4 Jun 2011 117,960 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 99,273 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 99,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,647 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 93,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 91,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,982 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 87,978 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 4 Sep 2006 84,697 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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P462 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P462 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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How do I check the history of P462 JRP?

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What year was P462 JRP registered?

P462 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P462 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 JRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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