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P327 ERP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,609 mi
Last recorded159,609 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 159,609 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 159,586 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 158,396 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroeded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKED PERRISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 157,797 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 157,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 157,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 154,021 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 153,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 150,171 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 150,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 144,416 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 144,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 144,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NSF & OSF rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking LPG gas leak (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 143,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 140,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 135,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,546 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 127,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 127,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,844 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 124,844 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 122,415 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 115,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 115,864 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 111,539 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,760 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 107,704 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 95,755 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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P327 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P327 ERP, 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 P327 ERP registered?

P327 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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