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P591 CCJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,731 mi
Last recorded173,731 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 CCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 173,731 miles

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 165,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 158,477 miles

Nearside Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 150,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 140,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 117,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 109,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front shocks corroded

steering damper weeping

wiper arm faulty

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,520 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,824 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 89,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner 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 6 Mar 2006 75,193 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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P591 CCJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P591 CCJ, 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 P591 CCJ registered?

P591 CCJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P591 CCJ safe to buy?

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