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P599 FEO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,542 mi
Last recorded132,542 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 FEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 132,542 miles

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

Markings to windscreen

Oil leak

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 17 Sep 2010 127,771 miles

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

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

Fuel system return pipe on filler neck perished.

Slight markings to windscreen.

Steering box drop arm has slight play.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 127,771 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fuel system return pipe on filler neck perished.

Slight markings to windscreen.

Steering box drop arm has slight play.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 122,602 miles

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

Slight markings to windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2009 122,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight markings to windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2008 117,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 114,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 108,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 108,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P599 FEO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P599 FEO, 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 P599 FEO registered?

P599 FEO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P599 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 FEO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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