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P597 NNF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,723 mi
Last recorded119,723 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 NNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,723 miles

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,649 miles

Nearside 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 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 30 Dec 2013 112,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 109,576 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 105,829 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2011 101,948 miles

see checklist 111601

Pass 30 Jan 2010 98,998 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2009 93,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,575 miles

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jan 2008 84,575 miles

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

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2007 79,797 miles

see checklist 472359

Pass 22 Jan 2006 75,855 miles

see checklist 411793

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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P597 NNF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc 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 P597 NNF, 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 P597 NNF registered?

P597 NNF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P597 NNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 NNF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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