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P984 EAJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,784 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,265 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,372 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,894 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 55,450 miles

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

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

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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P984 EAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P984 EAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P984 EAJ registered?

P984 EAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P984 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P984 EAJ shows 16 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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