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P845 GMD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,842 mi
Last recorded79,842 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 GMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,842 miles

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,526 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,284 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 70,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,989 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 64,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,319 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 59,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,107 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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P845 GMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P845 GMD, 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 P845 GMD registered?

P845 GMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P845 GMD safe to buy?

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