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P751 KRW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 KRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 86,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear rear discs

Pass 29 Dec 2010 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

under belly pan fitted to engine and gearbox

Fail 29 Dec 2010 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

under belly pan fitted to engine and gearbox

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,294 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,735 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 68,591 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 62,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,369 miles

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

Offside 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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P751 KRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P751 KRW, 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 P751 KRW registered?

P751 KRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P751 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 KRW shows 8 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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