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P415 VCG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,668 mi
Last recorded97,668 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 VCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Mirror deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 97,211 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,175 miles

Front Lower both side has slight lift

both side front shock absobers has casing has local corrosion

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear number plate poor condition

signs of oils leak on auto gear box

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,322 miles

both side front lower ball joint has slight lift

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,782 miles

both side front lower ball joint has slight lift

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,806 miles

both front and both rear brake disc poor condition

both side front lower ball joint has slight lift

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,259 miles

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

both front and both rear brake disc poor condition

both side front lower ball joint has slight play/lift

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,299 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

both side front lower ball joints has very slight

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,762 miles

both side front brake disc poor condition

both side rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,868 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

off side front tyre worn low and poor codition

rear diff has slight oilleak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,849 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

front wiper blade poor condition

off side front tyre worn low and poor condition

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

both rear tyres worn low on tread

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,025 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,572 miles

both front and both rear brake disc poor condition

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,949 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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P415 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P415 VCG, 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 P415 VCG registered?

P415 VCG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P415 VCG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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