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P992 EAJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,020 mi
Last recorded75,020 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 75,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,633 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 73,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 70,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 68,250 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 67,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,858 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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P992 EAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P992 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.

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What year was P992 EAJ registered?

P992 EAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P992 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P992 EAJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P992 EAJ have outstanding finance?

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