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P787 CJH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,094 mi
Last recorded165,094 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 165,094 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

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 Front tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 144,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 144,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 144,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 144,427 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)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 143,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 140,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 137,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 135,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 134,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 128,993 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 128,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 121,310 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 121,301 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 111,318 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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P787 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 P787 CJH, 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 P787 CJH registered?

P787 CJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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