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P193 ERP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,224 mi
Last recorded141,224 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,224 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 132,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Nov 2011 132,626 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Dec 2010 124,623 miles

slight play n/s/front steering idler

Fail 7 Dec 2010 124,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play n/s/front steering idler

Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,647 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 102,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 22 Nov 2008 102,449 miles

Slight lift in front lower ball joints

Fail 22 Nov 2007 95,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking

surface corrosion to parts of suspension

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,225 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

surface corrosion to parts of suspension

Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,338 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 90,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P193 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P193 ERP, 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 P193 ERP registered?

P193 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P193 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 ERP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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