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P217 BPG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,056 mi
Last recorded126,056 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 BPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 126,056 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Chip in windscreen

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

Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,584 miles

chip in screen

rear number plate deteriorated

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2022 125,183 miles

chip in screen

Pass 30 Mar 2021 124,891 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,383 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate faded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 124,383 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,602 miles

Nearside Rear door stiff to open

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 122,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2016 122,272 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate faded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 119,715 miles

chip in screen

rear num,ber plate marked and faded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 117,784 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 115,681 miles

both rear tyres cracking outer sidewall

chip in screen

front number plate marked

Pass 8 Feb 2011 113,523 miles

nearisde rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing and perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 111,438 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 109,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in screen

Pass 17 Jan 2008 107,123 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 104,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 102,792 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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P217 BPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P217 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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P217 BPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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