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P696 JKN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,516 mi
Last recorded128,516 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 JKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 128,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 125,051 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 123,151 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 119,898 miles

advise minor movement at stearing wheel would require investigation to pin point

advise sum vision inpaired by under pannleing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,296 miles

Advised on aux drive belt condition

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,296 miles

Advised on PAS belt condition

Advised plastic under panels fitted causing impaired vision

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 103,391 miles

advise on n/s front tyre and offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 99,481 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 99,481 miles

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

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,843 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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P696 JKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P696 JKN, 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 P696 JKN registered?

P696 JKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P696 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P696 JKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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