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P237 GDB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,577 mi
Last recorded169,577 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 169,577 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 169,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 162,744 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 162,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 153,784 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 153,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 147,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 141,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 131,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 125,970 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 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc 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 P237 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 P237 GDB registered?

P237 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P237 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 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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