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P832 KWB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,695 mi
Last recorded155,695 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 155,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front washer jets semi-blocked.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Road tax has expired at end of March 2012.

Service recommended.

Slight damage to offside headlamp glass.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 155,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front washer jets semi-blocked.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Road tax has expired at end of March 2012.

Service recommended.

Slight damage to offside headlamp glass.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 155,602 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 154,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 137,199 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 116,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 95,662 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 71,110 miles

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

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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P832 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol 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 P832 KWB, 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 P832 KWB registered?

P832 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P832 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P832 KWB 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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