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P990 JEV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,101 mi
Last recorded124,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 JEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 124,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 122,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,394 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 111,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel breather hose is splitting.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,257 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 105,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 93,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,330 miles

rear diff is leaking

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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P990 JEV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P990 JEV, 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 P990 JEV registered?

P990 JEV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P990 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 JEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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