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P811 NEX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,182 mi
Last recorded172,182 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 172,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

smell of diesel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 145,113 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,331 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,331 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,365 miles

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

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,456 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,495 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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P811 NEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P811 NEX, 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 P811 NEX registered?

P811 NEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P811 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P811 NEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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