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P367 YGG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,537 mi
Last recorded158,537 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP367 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 158,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and outer sills in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 154,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded/pitted on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2019 154,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded/pitted on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2018 147,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 141,973 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 141,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main pipe to junction (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2016 136,796 miles

Centre stop light inoprotive

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 130,937 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 130,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 125,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,342 miles

fuel pipes corroded near tank

Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,527 miles

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

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,963 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 95,983 miles

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

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

n/s front brake pipe developing corrosion

rear outer sidelights not working

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,113 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,865 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 80,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 66,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 65,990 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P367 YGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P367 YGG, 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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P367 YGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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