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P370 EOA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 EOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 69,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,787 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 62,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,760 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 62,759 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 62,718 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,661 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust support has snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,835 miles

Coolant light is on

Exhaust clamp has snapped

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

Offside Rear Tyre is 3mm in centre

Oil leak

Steering damper is leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,743 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres perished / cracking in tread area

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,071 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 48,109 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 48,109 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 39,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P370 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P370 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P370 EOA registered?

P370 EOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P370 EOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 EOA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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