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P652 KUD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,806 mi
Last recorded109,806 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 KUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 109,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 105,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 101,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 100,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,607 miles

near side front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 98,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 91,987 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,561 miles

check front pads in 4-5k

front wiper starting to smear

Pass 7 Nov 2007 83,423 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 83,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,149 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 78,141 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 71,377 miles

Offside Outer 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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P652 KUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P652 KUD, 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 P652 KUD registered?

P652 KUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P652 KUD safe to buy?

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