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P515 JWG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,135 mi
Last recorded137,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 JWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,135 miles

All road tyres are perishing and cracking

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre is on the 1.6mm legal limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre is cut on the outer wall but not to the extent that canvas is showing

Slight oil misting around offside front shock absorber

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 137,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

All road tyres are perishing and cracking

Catalytic converter is rattling

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre is on the 1.6mm legal limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre is cut on the outer wall but not to the extent that canvas is showing

Slight oil misting around offside front shock absorber

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 135,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 134,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 132,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 129,516 miles

A/C compressor very noisy Exhaust heat shield rattling.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 129,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

A/C compressor very noisy Exhaust heat shield rattling.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 125,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 120,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 114,571 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 114,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both nearside tyres are worn on the inner and outer treads

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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P515 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc 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 P515 JWG, 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 P515 JWG registered?

P515 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P515 JWG 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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