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P837 MMA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,327 mi
Last recorded118,327 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,327 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 114,995 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,700 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,724 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,935 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,642 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,876 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,672 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,438 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,934 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 45,492 miles

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

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

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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P837 MMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P837 MMA, 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 P837 MMA registered?

P837 MMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P837 MMA safe to buy?

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