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P780 JPO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,321 mi
Last recorded64,321 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 JPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,321 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 64,078 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,143 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

WIPER VERY SLOW ACROSS SCREEN

o/s/front tyre low on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

auxillary drive belt cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2008 58,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

auxillary drive belt cracked

wiper slow in movement

Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,631 miles

n/s/front tyre worn

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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P780 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 P780 JPO, 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 P780 JPO registered?

P780 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P780 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 JPO 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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