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P657 GSL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,130 mi
Last recorded152,130 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 GSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 152,130 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 152,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 145,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 137,493 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 127,177 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,887 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 109,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 99,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 99,671 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres and off side rear tyre wearing thin

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 21 Oct 2006 89,127 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 83,262 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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P657 GSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P657 GSL, 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 P657 GSL registered?

P657 GSL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P657 GSL safe to buy?

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