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P691 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,799 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,218 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 92,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,893 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 91,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 90,371 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,371 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,960 miles

nsf tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

slight play in steering system

Pass 27 Nov 2007 89,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 88,938 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 88,360 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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P691 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P691 JRP, 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 P691 JRP registered?

P691 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P691 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 JRP shows 16 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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