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P7 VGS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,231 mi
Last recorded127,231 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 VGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 127,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front propshaft rubber doughnut slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear crossmember corroded but not considered to be within prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 126,743 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,921 miles

oil leak

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2020 125,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,037 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 123,930 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 122,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 121,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,109 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 111,352 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 111,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 109,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 106,909 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 104,676 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 96,663 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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P7 VGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green 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 P7 VGS, 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 P7 VGS registered?

P7 VGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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