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P625 BWN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,093 mi
Last recorded160,093 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 160,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 153,879 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 153,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 148,053 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

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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P625 BWN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P625 BWN, 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 P625 BWN registered?

P625 BWN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P625 BWN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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