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P891 KWB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,722 mi
Last recorded212,722 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 212,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 204,450 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 199,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 196,091 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 196,000 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 190,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 180,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 170,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 160,540 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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P891 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc 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 P891 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 P891 KWB registered?

P891 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P891 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 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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