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P787 JPO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,820 mi
Last recorded201,820 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 JPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 201,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger broken (still supported)

front wiper poor

slight free play in steering system ball joints

underside corrosion inc chassis, exhaust, suspension componets

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 201,811 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all metal brake pipes corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger broken (still supported)

front wiper poor

slight free play in steering system ball joints

underside corrosion inc chassis, exhaust, suspension componets

Pass 15 Jun 2013 201,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2012 201,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 192,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 20 Apr 2011 192,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 24 Apr 2010 182,880 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 171,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both sides rear chassis have been repaired and heavily undersealed so unable to fully inspect welds

o/s/f indicator damaged but not emitting white light

rear road springs heavily rusted

windscreen wiper torn at ends

Fail 16 Apr 2009 171,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front numberplate poor

Pass 5 Apr 2008 160,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 144,667 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 144,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door mirror damaged but rear view not seriously effected

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

slight lift in nearside front lower swivel balljoint - may need replacement at next service

Pass 10 Dec 2005 130,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 P787 JPO registered?

P787 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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