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P917 KWB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,086 mi
Last recorded145,086 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2008 145,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2007 140,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates discoloured/brake pipes rusting

Pass 7 Dec 2006 135,296 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate discoloured/stone chip offside headlamp glass/nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2005 124,422 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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P917 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P917 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 P917 KWB registered?

P917 KWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P917 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P917 KWB shows 4 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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