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P112 GDB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,882 mi
Last recorded100,882 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,416 miles

viscous coupling on fan defective

Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

viscous coupling on fan defective

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,137 miles

Oil leak

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

front most propshaft rubber coupling slight movment

minor leaks to centre exhaust system

nearside + offside rear brake flexis starting too perish

Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

front most propshaft rubber coupling slight movment

minor leaks to centre exhaust system

nearside + offside rear brake flexis starting too perish

yellow warning lamp for water level permantly on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper defective but stilll clearing screen

slight movement in front top ball joints

surface corrosion too front coil springs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,433 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,701 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,720 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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P112 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P112 GDB, 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 P112 GDB registered?

P112 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P112 GDB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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