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P2 DKC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,177 mi
Last recorded66,177 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 DKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 66,177 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 66,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 65,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 65,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,377 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,988 miles

advise brakes , steering , suspension , and exhaust system components all corroding

advise off side front and near side rear jacking point blocks missing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,292 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and fuel system components corroding

advise chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise lower edge of front screen deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,842 miles

advise all suspension coil springs corroding

advise all tyres perishing

advise front screen deteriorating and chipped

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise off side front and near side rear jacking point blocks missing

advise rear diff weeping

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing [no cords or ply visable yet]

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components corroding

advise front screen de-laminating

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise rear diff weeping

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all suspension coil springs corroded.

advise all tyres perrished and split.

advise front screen delaminated.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,551 miles

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,065 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,410 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,371 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007
Fail 26 Feb 2007 39,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,270 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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P2 DKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P2 DKC, 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 P2 DKC registered?

P2 DKC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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