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P602 JRV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,940 mi
Last recorded118,940 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 JRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,940 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 11,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,990 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 103,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,486 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,359 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,802 miles

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

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

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

coolant level light on

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,833 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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P602 JRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P602 JRV, 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 P602 JRV registered?

P602 JRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P602 JRV safe to buy?

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