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P54 GMP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,674 mi
Last recorded150,674 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 150,674 miles

Front discs are in poor condition.

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 150,674 miles

Front discs are in poor condition.

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 149,942 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2010 149,942 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 145,798 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 145,798 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 137,130 miles

both rear tyres getting low,long handbrake travel

Fail 25 Jan 2008 137,128 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 132,079 miles

N/S/F/ TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 18 Nov 2005 121,336 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 121,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P54 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P54 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 P54 GMP registered?

P54 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P54 GMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 GMP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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