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P707 KBP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 KBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 87,070 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,567 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,979 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,511 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 79,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,766 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,597 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,367 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 1 Sep 2008 71,948 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,214 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 56,438 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 56,438 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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P707 KBP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P707 KBP, 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 P707 KBP registered?

P707 KBP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P707 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P707 KBP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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