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P120 XFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 103,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 103,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 97,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,481 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 94,481 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in glass lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 90,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in glass lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres close to wear bars and cracking in between tread pattern

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 82,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 71,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 43,397 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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P120 XFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P120 XFC, 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 P120 XFC registered?

P120 XFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P120 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 XFC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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