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P148 GDB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,803 mi
Last recorded77,803 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease centre to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Beam pattern on both front headlamps is slightly loosing definition

Fuel pipes covered with grease centre to rear.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to brake pipe going to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to brake pipe going to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion around mountings to body and anti roll bar on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to all rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking and degradation to all suspension arm rear bushes but no excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on rear chassis legs and around subframe mountings on both sides. Corrosion to both rear inner/outer sills arch areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,718 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

instrument panel replaced

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,956 miles

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

front tyres 10 years old

rear tyres 11 years old

Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,956 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested hole in back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres 10 years old

rear tyres 11 years old

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,794 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,679 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL RUBBER HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 104,576 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL RUBBER HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,575 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,575 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 104,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,478 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,443 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)

slight oil leak g/box cooler pipe front

various brake pipes corroded n ot excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,382 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 104,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 103,639 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all rear brake pads worn low

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2009 103,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all rear brake pads worn low

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2008 101,283 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 96,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 96,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 92,428 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 84,788 miles

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

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

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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P148 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P148 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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P148 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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