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P703 CPH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,937 mi
Last recorded147,937 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 CPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 147,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 146,239 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 143,073 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 139,744 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 139,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 135,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 134,219 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 134,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 131,410 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 131,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 126,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,675 miles

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

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

oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 13 Jul 2011 119,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 16 Jul 2010 114,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 105,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,721 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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P703 CPH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P703 CPH, 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 P703 CPH registered?

P703 CPH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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