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P121 GMP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,686 mi
Last recorded93,686 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,686 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,376 miles

ADVISE WHEELS REMOVED BRAKE INSPECTION.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

O/S/R JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING.

SLIGHT CUTS TO O/S/F TYRE WALL

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S AND N/S (2.2.C.1c)

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS ENGINE,REAR AXLE

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,302 miles

only 1 horn working

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,471 miles

only one of two horns working

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,217 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,525 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 76,525 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,256 miles

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

oil leak noted on diff.

slight lift detected in both front lower ball-joints.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,078 miles

rear diff leaking.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,002 miles

oil leaks noted on rear diff.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,333 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,538 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P121 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P121 GMP, 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 P121 GMP registered?

P121 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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