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P46 GMP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,844 mi
Last recorded179,844 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 179,844 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 179,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 175,923 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 171,344 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 171,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 167,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 162,843 miles

1 of 2 o/s rear side lights not working

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

front number plate cracked

wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2008 160,693 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 159,073 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 157,059 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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P46 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P46 GMP, 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 P46 GMP registered?

P46 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P46 GMP safe to buy?

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