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P220 GDB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,488 mi
Last recorded153,488 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 153,488 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 153,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 144,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 144,245 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 135,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 126,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 117,827 miles

Oil leak

slight noise when rear wheels spun

Pass 19 Jul 2006 111,378 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 111,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 104,869 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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P220 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P220 GDB, 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 P220 GDB registered?

P220 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P220 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 GDB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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