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P208 ENP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 ENP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2014 101,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 98,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,580 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,574 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r disc corroded (brake)

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r disc corroded (brake)

o/s outer mirror glass missing

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,175 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,773 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 42,582 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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P208 ENP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P208 ENP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P208 ENP?

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What year was P208 ENP registered?

P208 ENP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P208 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 ENP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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