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P188 NLK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,861 mi
Last recorded59,861 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 NLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 58,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 58,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,009 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,286 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,498 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,020 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,705 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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P188 NLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P188 NLK, 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 P188 NLK registered?

P188 NLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P188 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 NLK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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