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P340 DPY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,941 mi
Last recorded50,941 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,635 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 49,635 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 45,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,453 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 45,453 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 45,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,707 miles

Central Heatshield loose.

Exhaust noisy Suspect cataylst internals loose. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion forming vehicle underside.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,490 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,531 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,355 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 36,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,891 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 30,498 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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P340 DPY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P340 DPY, 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 P340 DPY registered?

P340 DPY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P340 DPY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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