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P556 GMU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,647 mi
Last recorded43,647 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 GMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 43,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 43,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 42,930 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 42,148 miles

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

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 12 Jul 2019 41,904 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 41,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,867 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 40,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,356 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,082 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,689 miles

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

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

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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P556 GMU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P556 GMU, 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 P556 GMU registered?

P556 GMU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P556 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 GMU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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