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P69 JMC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

157,551 mi
Last recorded157,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 JMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 157,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 155,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 154,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 151,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 149,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 148,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 148,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 142,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 137,447 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 133,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,597 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 124,900 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 124,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,500 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 123,500 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 108,880 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 80,122 miles

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

front tyres perished

s/oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 67,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise steering damper

Pass 12 Oct 2005 64,477 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 64,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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P69 JMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P69 JMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P69 JMC registered?

P69 JMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P69 JMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P69 JMC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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