CarVerify

Free Car Check

P683 TMV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,316 mi
Last recorded163,316 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 TMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 163,316 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 163,316 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 151,027 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2018 151,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 147,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres worn outer edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,046 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

gearbox exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,813 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,248 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 81,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,292 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 76,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

noise from steering

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 62,144 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,963 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,999 miles

Advise nearside handbrake slow to release.

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P683 TMV 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 70%.

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 P683 TMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P683 TMV?

You can check the full history of P683 TMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P683 TMV registered?

P683 TMV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P683 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P683 TMV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P683 TMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P683 TMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.