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P834 EON

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,077 mi
Last recorded210,077 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 EON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 210,077 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 210,077 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 201,486 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 192,437 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 179,793 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 171,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 171,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 166,824 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 163,569 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 158,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 154,612 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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P834 EON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P834 EON, 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 P834 EON registered?

P834 EON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P834 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 EON shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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