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P233 ERP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,946 mi
Last recorded140,946 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 140,946 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 187,281 miles

Front offside and nearside jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre wall has a cut

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

Offside Front headlamo cables exposed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 183,422 miles

Unable to see front brakes.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 183,381 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Unable to see front brakes.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 179,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 174,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 174,118 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 169,153 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 168,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 163,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 159,438 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 159,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 154,698 miles

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

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

Nearside front Nearside rear Offside front jackingpoint rubber missing.

Nearside front jackpoint surface rust.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 148,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 142,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 135,262 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMIT

Fail 18 Oct 2006 135,262 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMIT

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 123,419 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

NS DIP PATTERN POOR.

NSR TYRE TREAD VERY LOW

OSR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 123,419 miles

NS DIP PATTERN POOR.

NSR TYRE TREAD VERY LOW

OSR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P233 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P233 ERP, 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 P233 ERP registered?

P233 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P233 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 ERP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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