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P477 OHP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,818 mi
Last recorded99,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 OHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 99,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 99,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 92,988 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom balljoints close to limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes starting to rust

front silencer mounting broken

rear inner sills starting to rust

some rear suspension components starting to rust

Fail 25 Mar 2024 92,929 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom balljoints close to limit of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes starting to rust

front silencer mounting broken

rear inner sills starting to rust

some rear suspension components starting to rust

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 88,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,881 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,830 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,516 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,451 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,933 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,632 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 67,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,507 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,902 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,733 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 52,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P477 OHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P477 OHP, 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 P477 OHP registered?

P477 OHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P477 OHP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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