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P789 JPO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,243 mi
Last recorded141,243 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 JPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 141,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel return pipe deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2011 141,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel return pipe deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2010 133,714 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 125,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 118,631 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 110,056 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 110,056 miles

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

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

n/s/f head light chipped

Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 81,850 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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P789 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P789 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P789 JPO registered?

P789 JPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P789 JPO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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