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P376 ERP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,919 mi
Last recorded66,919 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,673 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,219 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,756 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,844 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,252 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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P376 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P376 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.

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What year was P376 ERP registered?

P376 ERP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P376 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P376 ERP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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