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P132 BAP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,766 mi
Last recorded100,766 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 BAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,754 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,518 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 89,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,029 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 85,678 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 80,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,436 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,887 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,228 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 51,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,683 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 48,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 48,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,886 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 46,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering damper has negligible dampening effect

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake ferrules rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,102 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 42,670 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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P132 BAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P132 BAP, 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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P132 BAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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