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P902 KWB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,432 mi
Last recorded106,432 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2011 106,432 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,432 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 101,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 97,436 miles

rear number plate deteriorating but fully ledgiable at this time

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,042 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 75,919 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 75,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P902 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P902 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 P902 KWB registered?

P902 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P902 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P902 KWB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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