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P759 KRW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,560 mi
Last recorded186,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 KRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 186,560 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads low

large oil leak engine and diff

n/s/r tyre perished at 2mm inner edge

puncture o/s/f tyre

slight corrosion around o/s/f chasis box section near anti roll bar link mount

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2009 182,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 182,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 174,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 162,774 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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P759 KRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P759 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 P759 KRW registered?

P759 KRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P759 KRW safe to buy?

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