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P311 GDB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,956 mi
Last recorded121,956 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 GDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 121,956 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Near side rear brake pipe starting to rust slightly.

Off side front brake pipe starting to rust slightly.

Off side front tyre near lower limits.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 121,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Near side rear brake pipe starting to rust slightly.

Off side front brake pipe starting to rust slightly.

Off side front tyre near lower limits.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 116,829 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 116,829 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 111,316 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 111,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,439 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 100,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 91,292 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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P311 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 P311 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 P311 GDB registered?

P311 GDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P311 GDB safe to buy?

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