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P7 WJW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,202 mi
Last recorded87,202 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 WJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 87,202 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 83,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 77,283 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 74,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,255 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 65,035 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 19 Aug 2021 65,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,507 miles

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,672 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,810 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,015 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2013 48,009 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,623 miles

wiper worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,022 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,443 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 32,483 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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P7 WJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P7 WJW, 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

How do I check the history of P7 WJW?

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What year was P7 WJW registered?

P7 WJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P7 WJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 WJW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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