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P677 DEP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,396 mi
Last recorded52,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 DEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 52,396 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 51,996 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019
Pass 5 Sep 2018
Pass 7 Sep 2017
Pass 16 Aug 2016
Fail 16 Aug 2016

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015
Pass 27 Aug 2014
Pass 5 Sep 2013
Pass 5 Sep 2012

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011
Pass 2 Sep 2010
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,235 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 13,015 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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P677 DEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P677 DEP, 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 P677 DEP registered?

P677 DEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P677 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P677 DEP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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