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P68 GMP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,122 mi
Last recorded62,122 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,122 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 61,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks appearing on side wall

Offside Front tyre has cracks appearing on side wall

Fail 13 Nov 2017 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks appearing on side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks appearing on side wall

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,050 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm play

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed fuel breather hose under o/s/r wheel arch (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,253 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears corroded (3.5.1i)

front section exhaust, metal sleeve cover loose and rattling

front wiper streaks

nsf tyre cracks outer edge

nsr tyre cracks all over

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 59,253 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf, lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

nsf tyre cracks outer edge

nsr tyre cracks all over

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears corroded (3.5.1i)

front section exhaust, metal sleeve cover loose and rattling

front wiper streaks

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,433 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,473 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,508 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 43,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 41,076 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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P68 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P68 GMP, 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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P68 GMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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