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P633 DVO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,379 mi
Last recorded128,379 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 DVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 128,379 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 128,370 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 120,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 111,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 111,725 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 109,321 miles

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

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

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

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

both wing mirrors are slightly damaged

oil leak

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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P633 DVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P633 DVO, 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 P633 DVO registered?

P633 DVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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