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P9 NWM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 NWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 90,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,722 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,517 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,613 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,444 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 35,846 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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P9 NWM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P9 NWM, 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 P9 NWM registered?

P9 NWM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P9 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 NWM shows 22 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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