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P208 OVT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 OVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,552 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,732 miles

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

Central Front Lower chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 70,084 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both front (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 53,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 50,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 49,969 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 OVT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P208 OVT, 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 P208 OVT registered?

P208 OVT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P208 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 OVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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