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P559 JNU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,365 mi
Last recorded99,365 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 JNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2012 99,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen delaminating

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level lamp illuminated

n/s/r tyre outer tread face deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,728 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 87,707 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 82,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,528 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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P559 JNU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P559 JNU, 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 P559 JNU registered?

P559 JNU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P559 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 JNU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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