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P504 KKE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,124 mi
Last recorded169,124 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 169,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 168,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 167,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 164,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps emit a hint of blue

Fail 24 Aug 2013 164,583 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps emit a hint of blue

Pass 11 Aug 2012 156,722 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 148,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 129,920 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 129,920 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 119,275 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 119,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008
Pass 3 May 2008 150,765 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 150,765 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 146,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 144,331 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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P504 KKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P504 KKE, 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 P504 KKE registered?

P504 KKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P504 KKE safe to buy?

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