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P277 GKE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,457 mi
Last recorded154,457 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 154,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 153,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 153,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 147,242 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 143,722 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 140,940 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 140,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 137,829 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/ front yre parishing

oil leak from diff

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 132,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 131,405 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 131,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 129,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 127,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 121,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 109,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 102,612 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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P277 GKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P277 GKE, 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 P277 GKE registered?

P277 GKE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P277 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 GKE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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