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P399 OGS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,923 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,153 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 105,513 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,401 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 103,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 100,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,235 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 94,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear axle oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 86,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,066 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,114 miles

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

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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P399 OGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P399 OGS, 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 P399 OGS registered?

P399 OGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P399 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P399 OGS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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