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P59 ENN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,415 mi
Last recorded148,415 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 ENN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 148,415 miles

bumpers slight damage

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

front wings and offside rear quarter panel starting to rust

nearside outer sill panel slight damage and starting to rust

power steering pipe slightly damp

rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 2 Dec 2015 148,364 miles

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

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

bumpers slight damage

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

front wings and offside rear quarter panel starting to rust

nearside outer sill panel slight damage and starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

power steering pipe slightly damp

rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 7 Nov 2014 141,869 miles

bumpers slight damage

front wings and offside rear quarter panel starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside outer sill panel slight damage and starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2013 136,805 miles

front/ rear bumpers and nearside outer sill panel slight damage

offside rear indicator starting to discolour

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 12 Nov 2012 130,375 miles

bumpers and nearside sill panel slight damage

exhaust brackets and welds starting to rust

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2011 123,528 miles

front brakes slight imbalance-23%

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front/ rear bumpers and nearside outer sill panel slight damage

oil leak

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 16 Nov 2010 115,874 miles

front and rear bumpers slight damage

nearside outer sill slight damage and starting to rust

offside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

oil leak

rear diff slightly damp

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

steering idler slight movement

Fail 11 Nov 2010 115,868 miles

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

front and rear bumpers slight damage

nearside outer sill slight damage and starting to rust

offside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

oil leak

rear diff slightly damp

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

steering idler slight movement

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,273 miles

front and rear bumpers slight damage

front exhaust bracket starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn to 2mm

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

nearside rear wheel arch and outer sill slight damage and starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

oil leak

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear diff damp

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering idler slight movement

Pass 17 Nov 2008 99,014 miles

front coil springs starting to rust

front lower ball joints slight movement

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside rear wheel arch and nearside outer sill damaged and starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

oil leak

rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear diff damp

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering idler slight movement

Pass 27 Nov 2007 90,960 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front lower ball joints slight movement

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

rear diff slight leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,471 miles

front number plate cracked

no visual access to rear inner brake pads

Pass 25 Nov 2005 71,475 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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P59 ENN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P59 ENN, 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 P59 ENN registered?

P59 ENN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P59 ENN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 ENN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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