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P544 BPJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,954 mi
Last recorded134,954 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 BPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 134,954 miles

advise hand brake effort

advise off side rear tyre

advise slight play at nearside front hub area

Pass 17 Sep 2009 123,229 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 122,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

O S F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 111,138 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 111,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,128 miles

OIL LEAKS AT FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE

Pass 13 Sep 2006 90,287 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2005 79,703 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 79,703 miles

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

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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P544 BPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P544 BPJ, 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 P544 BPJ registered?

P544 BPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P544 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P544 BPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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