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P10 BPN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,079 mi
Last recorded105,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 BPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 105,079 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both nearside and offside arms covered with plastic covers restricting viewing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms throughout vehicle showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,757 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear suspension arms covered in plastic covers given restricted viewing

all suspension components throughout vehicle showing signs of corrosion front and rear

Fail 11 Jun 2025 104,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear suspension arms covered in plastic covers given restricted viewing

all suspension components throughout vehicle showing signs of corrosion front and rear

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,258 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 103,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,197 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 102,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,837 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,734 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,862 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,008 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 93,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,463 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,964 miles

dash bulb /tripometer bulb out

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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P10 BPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P10 BPN, 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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P10 BPN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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