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P182 GJK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,697 mi
Last recorded74,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 66,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 64,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,146 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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P182 GJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P182 GJK, 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 P182 GJK registered?

P182 GJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P182 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P182 GJK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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