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P537 APG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

198,448 mi
Last recorded198,448 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 198,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 191,989 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 191,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 185,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 185,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 178,525 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 178,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 172,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 162,147 miles

Both Front tyres over ten years old both - manufacture date 2710

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 162,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (door step) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 161,883 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front door step - sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 161,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 160,811 miles

general condition represents age off vehicle

unable too see bottom off rear springs

Pass 7 Sep 2015 157,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 150,995 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

cut in offside front tyre tread

fuel breather hose in offside rear wheelarch badly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 145,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 145,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 137,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 130,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 123,459 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 114,232 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 107,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 88,518 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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P537 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P537 APG, 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 P537 APG registered?

P537 APG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P537 APG safe to buy?

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