CarVerify

Free Car Check

P169 GPD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 GPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,741 miles

Floor welded and undersealed

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 88,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/inner sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/inner sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both Front Tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 86,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 79,839 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 79,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,662 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,387 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,261 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,166 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,863 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,863 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,705 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,802 miles

advise renewal of rear number plate

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,137 miles

Both Front Tyres nearing legal limit

Both Rear Brake Flexi hoses Perishing

Rear Suspension springs corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2010 64,137 miles

Both Front Tyres nearing legal limit

Both Rear Brake Flexi hoses Perishing

Rear Suspension springs corroding

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,137 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,127 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 51,228 miles

rear tyres getting low on tred

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P169 GPD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P169 GPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P169 GPD?

You can check the full history of P169 GPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P169 GPD registered?

P169 GPD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P169 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 GPD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P169 GPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P169 GPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.