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P886 CRM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,947 mi
Last recorded177,947 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 CRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 177,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 177,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 174,549 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 173,002 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 173,002 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 161,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 143,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 132,720 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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P886 CRM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P886 CRM, 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

How do I check the history of P886 CRM?

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What year was P886 CRM registered?

P886 CRM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P886 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P886 CRM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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