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P484 FJC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,373 miles

Rear rear diff has oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,193 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 91,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,055 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,505 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,273 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,183 miles

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,324 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 68,324 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,174 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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P484 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P484 FJC, 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 P484 FJC registered?

P484 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P484 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P484 FJC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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