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P957 FEJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,031 mi
Last recorded149,031 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 149,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 149,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 142,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 134,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 128,670 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,179 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 111,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 111,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 107,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 May 2006 106,016 miles

oil leak

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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P957 FEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P957 FEJ, 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 P957 FEJ registered?

P957 FEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P957 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 FEJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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