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P195 BPG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,138 mi
Last recorded191,138 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 BPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 191,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 188,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 185,878 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 180,359 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 180,183 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 177,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 173,527 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 173,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 171,110 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 522,906 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 160,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 150,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 141,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

HEADLAMP IMAGES POOR

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2009 141,014 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

HEADLAMP IMAGES POOR

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2008 131,711 miles

n/s engine mounting poor

Fail 25 Jul 2008 131,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s engine mounting poor

Pass 1 Aug 2007 121,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 121,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 111,608 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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P195 BPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P195 BPG, 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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P195 BPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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