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P524 JYB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 94,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,599 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 92,596 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,267 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 68,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,198 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 55,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,787 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 45,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 41,198 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 40,681 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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P524 JYB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P524 JYB, 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 P524 JYB registered?

P524 JYB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P524 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 JYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P524 JYB have outstanding finance?

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