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P271 ERP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,225 mi
Last recorded104,225 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 104,225 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 103,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,824 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,916 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 97,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,443 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor

front exhaust mount deteriorating/heat shield loose

rear axle oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in osf lower suspension ball joint/gaiter deteriorating

speedo partly illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,950 miles

Engine oil leaks--rear axle also leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2015 92,946 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine oil leaks--rear axle also leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,702 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 87,357 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sign Of Oil Leaks From Engine & Rear Axle

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,357 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

Sign Of Oil Leaks From Engine & Rear Axle

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,096 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

axle oil leak

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,701 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,422 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing.

both track rod end gaitors perished.

exhaust & mounts corroding.

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded.

n/s/rear tyre worn in the center.

oil leak rear axle.

radiator leaking coolant recomend attenion.

slight oil leak engine & gearbox.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,315 miles

diff oil leak.

engine & gearbox oil leak.

front brake discs slightly worn.

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

front exhaust mount corroded.

slight lift both front lower ball joints.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

headlamp beam patterns seem poor

Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,321 miles

n/s dipped beam pattern poor

poor horn note

poor wiper clearing action

Fail 17 Feb 2007 59,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s dipped beam pattern poor

poor horn note

poor wiper clearing action

Fail 21 Jan 2006 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

n/s/f indicator faded

Pass 21 Jan 2006 54,377 miles

n/s/f indicator faded

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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P271 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P271 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 P271 ERP registered?

P271 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P271 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 ERP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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