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P855 JRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 116,605 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,131 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 115,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 114,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 113,095 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 113,095 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 111,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 110,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,571 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 107,571 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 106,317 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 106,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 105,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 104,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 103,013 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 101,447 miles

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 101,447 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 97,934 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 95,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 93,940 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 91,659 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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P855 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P855 JRP, 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 P855 JRP registered?

P855 JRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P855 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 JRP shows 22 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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