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P81 JMC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,216 mi
Last recorded170,216 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 JMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 170,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 166,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 165,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 163,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 163,362 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 157,214 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 157,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 148,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 142,864 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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P81 JMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc 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 P81 JMC, 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 P81 JMC registered?

P81 JMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P81 JMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 JMC 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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