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P220 OVT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,078 mi
Last recorded132,078 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 OVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 132,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 132,078 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 126,059 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 126,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc insecure cover fouling (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,968 miles

wiper not returning

diff leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2022 117,968 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

diff leaking

wiper not returning

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,750 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper arm (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 115,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper arm (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,315 miles

play in front wheel bearing / rear shockers damp / rear pads low / oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2019 109,047 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,142 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 94,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,344 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,872 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 OVT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P220 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 P220 OVT registered?

P220 OVT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P220 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 OVT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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