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P645 JSC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,153 mi
Last recorded172,153 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 JSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 172,153 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

NS & OS REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR DISCS NS & OS SLIGHTLY WORN & PITTED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

anti-slip brake pedal slighbtly worn

frnt discs (ns & os) WORN + SCORED

Fail 6 Oct 2010 172,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

frnt discs ns & os worn + scored

rear discs ns & os slightly worn + pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2007 148,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 114,792 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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P645 JSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 P645 JSC, 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 P645 JSC registered?

P645 JSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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