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P11 ERC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,663 mi
Last recorded76,663 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,663 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 76,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,630 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,117 miles

Coolant light on.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has had an under seal.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,680 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Mild corrosion throughout the car.

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

coolant light on.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,916 miles

Front Both front wheel bearings have slight play, might just need an adjustment.

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,703 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have got slight play. (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts. (2.7.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears. (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,730 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) general play in all steering compnents ()

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corrded

fuel cap seal cracking

some brake pipes coated in grease

underbody has slightly corroded in areas and wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,789 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,782 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres perishing

both sides rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,589 miles

Both front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Both front tyres slightly perished on inner side walls

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper smearing & mechanism faulty

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,495 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 59,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,227 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

varous brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

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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P11 ERC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P11 ERC, 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 P11 ERC registered?

P11 ERC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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