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P891 FND

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,509 mi
Last recorded68,509 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 FND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 68,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,339 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,428 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 29,669 miles

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

Offside 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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P891 FND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P891 FND, 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 P891 FND registered?

P891 FND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P891 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 FND shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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