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P237 CAJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,504 mi
Last recorded83,504 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 CAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 83,504 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 83,504 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,724 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 82,723 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,434 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 80,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,997 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 76,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,004 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,098 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,774 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,927 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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P237 CAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P237 CAJ, 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 P237 CAJ registered?

P237 CAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P237 CAJ safe to buy?

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