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P591 JRW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,029 mi
Last recorded132,029 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 JRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013 132,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 130,221 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 130,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 128,873 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 123,965 miles

oil on engine

oil on rear diff

rasp from exhaust when engine reved

slight play in steering system

Fail 18 Dec 2008 119,936 miles

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

air intake ducting not fitted correctly (air filter housing not in hose)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing in sidewalls(4.5mm)

engine & diff oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing across tyre towards inner edge(4mm)

o/s/f door cheak strap loose

o/s/r tyre worn in centre tread(3.5mm)

smear from front wiper

Pass 18 Dec 2008 119,936 miles

air intake ducting not fitted correctly (air filter housing not in hose)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing in sidewalls(4.5mm)

engine & diff oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing across tyre towards inner edge(4mm)

o/s/f door cheak strap loose

o/s/r tyre worn in centre tread(3.5mm)

smear from front wiper

Pass 11 Dec 2007 115,702 miles

oil marks on steering damper

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2006 111,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 107,841 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 JRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P591 JRW, 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 JRW registered?

P591 JRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P591 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 JRW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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