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P965 JEO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,145 mi
Last recorded106,145 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 JEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 106,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 100,248 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,056 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,127 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,443 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,224 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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P965 JEO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P965 JEO, 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 P965 JEO registered?

P965 JEO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P965 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P965 JEO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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