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P514 JRW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,557 mi
Last recorded90,557 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 JRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,557 miles

front track rod end dust covers starting to perrish

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

slight play to steering system

Fail 25 Oct 2012 90,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

front track rod end dust covers starting to perrish

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

slight play to steering system

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,127 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

rear diff damp

slight play to front suspension/steering system

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 14 Oct 2011 86,127 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

rear diff damp

slight play to front suspension/steering system

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2010 84,473 miles

front tyres wearng low

o/s/r tyre low

rear axle oil leak

slight play to front wheel bearing

slight play to steering system

Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,682 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

slight play to front suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,946 miles

bottom arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust corroded and small leak

front no. plate starting to disfigure

n/s mirror glass slighly insercure

rear axle oil leak

rear chassis slight corrsion

slight corrsion to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 74,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 74,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

centre/rear exaust mounting starting to corrode

o/s/f indicator lens slightly damaged

rear axel oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,447 miles

centre rear exhaust mounting starting to corrode

chips to windscreen

rear axle oil leak

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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P514 JRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P514 JRW, 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 P514 JRW registered?

P514 JRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P514 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 JRW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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