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P189 GPD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,510 mi
Last recorded103,510 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 GPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 103,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 103,478 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 100,466 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 100,466 miles

front number plate damaged

front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,991 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 98,991 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 97,711 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 88,394 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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P189 GPD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P189 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.

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What year was P189 GPD registered?

P189 GPD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P189 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 GPD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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