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P523 JWG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 JWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,543 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 118,543 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 118,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,476 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 118,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 118,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,163 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 116,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 113,787 miles

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,332 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 101,945 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 94,523 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 94,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 86,749 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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P523 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P523 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P523 JWG registered?

P523 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P523 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 JWG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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