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P607 GJC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 GJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,432 miles

Nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight play

Rear brakes showed 36% imbalance

Pass 24 May 2010 82,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,713 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 17 Apr 2008 80,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,250 miles

Nearside Front 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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P607 GJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P607 GJC, 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 P607 GJC registered?

P607 GJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P607 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P607 GJC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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