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P548 JHJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,442 mi
Last recorded95,442 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 78,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 74,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 68,210 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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P548 JHJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P548 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 P548 JHJ registered?

P548 JHJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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