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P320 EVO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 EVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 130,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 120,540 miles

oil leak

both front tyres cracking o/s borderline

n/s/ f brake binding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,233 miles

front tyres cracking/perishing

n/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s/r indicator fading

oil leak

rear flexi brake pipes cracking/perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,179 miles

Clip on fuel pipe at filter corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 118,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Clip on fuel pipe at filter corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 116,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 115,470 miles

Condition of rear number plate

Emissions Borderline

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

Slight play to nearside front steering idler arm

Pass 17 May 2010 113,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 112,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 111,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 111,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 109,449 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 109,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P320 EVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P320 EVO, 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 P320 EVO registered?

P320 EVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P320 EVO safe to buy?

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