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P126 GDB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,179 mi
Last recorded184,179 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 184,179 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 177,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 172,109 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 156,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 150,325 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 136,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 136,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 124,923 miles

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

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

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

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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P126 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P126 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 P126 GDB registered?

P126 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P126 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 GDB shows 8 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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