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P944 JBC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,391 mi
Last recorded142,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 JBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2020 142,391 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both rear brake hoses split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering arm deformed both inner rack arms (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front + rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Floor corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision both front outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn smooth

vehicle structure covered in thick underseal + vehicle structure dry

Pass 20 Oct 2016 140,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 137,859 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 137,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 137,841 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 137,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 132,790 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 132,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,556 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 129,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 128,004 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 128,004 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 122,250 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 122,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 117,349 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 112,616 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 112,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 107,164 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 107,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 99,864 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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P944 JBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P944 JBC, 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 P944 JBC registered?

P944 JBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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