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P585 GOK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,918 mi
Last recorded138,918 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 GOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 138,918 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

stone chip to offside headlamp glass

Pass 12 Oct 2020 136,241 miles

all tyres worn to near limit

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,068 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,044 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

stone chip to offside headlamp glass

Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,980 miles

Nearside 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)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jan 2015 122,980 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside 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)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jan 2014 118,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Dec 2012 112,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,342 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 108,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

both registration plates in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2009 104,134 miles

damage to nearside rear lamp

number plate fading

oil leak at rear axle

Fail 15 May 2008 99,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in offside headlamp

crack in nearside rear lens

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

oil leak at diff

Pass 15 May 2008 99,295 miles

chip in offside headlamp

crack in nearside rear lens

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

oil leak at diff

Pass 18 May 2007 90,934 miles

Oil leak

number plate fading

Pass 10 May 2006 81,996 miles

chip in headlamp

Fail 10 May 2005 73,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P585 GOK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P585 GOK, 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 P585 GOK registered?

P585 GOK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P585 GOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 GOK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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