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P28 GMP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,680 mi
Last recorded151,680 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 151,680 miles

fuel filler tube and breather pipes perished

propshaft front rubber coupling perished

rear brake discs corroded

wipers intermittetly turn

Fail 10 Aug 2016 151,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank--filler tube breather pipe perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear propshaft front drive coupling deteriorated

wiper intermittently come on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,998 miles

propshaft front rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 142,920 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 138,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 130,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 130,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 126,171 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,222 miles

front number plate deterioated

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,879 miles

corrosion starting offside rear floor at axle mount

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 95,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly disfigured

oil leak

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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P28 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P28 GMP, 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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P28 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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