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P798 GJK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,462 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 68,855 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,719 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 35,350 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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P798 GJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P798 GJK, 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 P798 GJK registered?

P798 GJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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