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P543 JWG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,959 mi
Last recorded126,959 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 JWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 126,959 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,194 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

o/s/f check strap broken

Fail 29 Nov 2011 88,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr door not opening from outside

tank pipe breather spliting

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,832 miles

nsr door not opening from outside

tank pipe breather spliting

Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,433 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

nearside rear door wont open from outside

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,903 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight lift in front suspension ball joints

Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,178 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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P543 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P543 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 P543 JWG registered?

P543 JWG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P543 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 JWG shows 9 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.

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