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P547 GPE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,420 mi
Last recorded93,420 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 93,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,701 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2019 85,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,442 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f n n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f n n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,522 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,286 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 78,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 74,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,381 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 68,092 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 63,308 miles

*** strong advise *** Nearside front tyre outer edge worn 225/45/17

*** strong advise *** nearside screenwash jet not working

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

front steering box arm link play from both sides

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front wing mirror slight insecure

rear reg plate deteriorating

slight wheel bearing play from both sides front

Pass 18 Oct 2008 59,193 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,084 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 50,048 miles

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

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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P547 GPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P547 GPE, 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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P547 GPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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