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P366 ERP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,103 mi
Last recorded170,103 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 170,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 159,921 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 159,921 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 155,950 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 155,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 130,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 125,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 123,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 111,557 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,746 miles

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,813 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 86,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P366 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P366 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P366 ERP registered?

P366 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P366 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P366 ERP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P366 ERP have outstanding finance?

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