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P530 JWG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,527 mi
Last recorded120,527 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 JWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2015 120,520 miles

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)

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

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,610 miles

horn poor

rear number plate fayeded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,621 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sump plug damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2013 110,609 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sump plug damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust emmision just on legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2011 104,907 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2011 104,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,762 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,166 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,042 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,487 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 68,338 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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P530 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P530 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 P530 JWG registered?

P530 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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