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P808 GAV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,760 mi
Last recorded58,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 58,760 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 58,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 57,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,869 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 49,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,589 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 40,267 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,842 miles

bulb replaced in rear fog light

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,959 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,836 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 31,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,113 miles

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

all brake discs faces slightly rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,660 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,286 miles

Advise both rear tyres showing fine cracks across tred and part of sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,959 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 19,959 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,384 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,184 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on outside part of tread

Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,808 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on outside edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,113 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge.

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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P808 GAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P808 GAV, 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 P808 GAV registered?

P808 GAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P808 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 GAV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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