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P594 NWW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,230 mi
Last recorded143,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 NWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 143,230 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 143,230 miles

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

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

advise brake fluid in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2008 133,257 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 133,257 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 122,218 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 122,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 111,030 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 111,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 100,835 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2005 100,835 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P594 NWW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P594 NWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P594 NWW registered?

P594 NWW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P594 NWW safe to buy?

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