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P906 KWB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,620 mi
Last recorded106,620 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 106,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 105,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,696 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,164 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 98,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 95,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,556 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 87,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 87,813 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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P906 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P906 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 P906 KWB registered?

P906 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P906 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P906 KWB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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