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P547 JHJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,580 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,390 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,725 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,292 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,682 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,327 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 86,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 81,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,058 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 61,696 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,442 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 54,836 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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P547 JHJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P547 JHJ, 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 P547 JHJ registered?

P547 JHJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P547 JHJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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