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P362 EOA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,216 mi
Last recorded70,216 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 EOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Tank Breather Hose Is Cracked & Deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

fuel tank breather hose is deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

breather hose by filler tank neck cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,898 miles

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

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

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

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

breather pipe by filer neck starting to crack.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,047 miles

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

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

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

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

breather pipe by tank filler neck cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank breather hose is deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2017 67,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank breather hose is deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose to t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fuel breather hose cracked & deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,126 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,911 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,302 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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P362 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P362 EOA, 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 P362 EOA registered?

P362 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P362 EOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 EOA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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