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P858 GNV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,764 mi
Last recorded220,764 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 220,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding.

nearside front floor pan corroded and holed,but not within 30cm.

nearside front out rigger corroding.

outer sills corroding.

under tray fitted.

vehicle body corroding.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 220,738 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 220,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 213,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear subframe mountings corroding.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 206,816 miles

nearside rear and offside rear subframe mountings corroding.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 199,656 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER TREADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 192,797 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 192,792 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 185,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 185,361 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 177,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 169,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 161,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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P858 GNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P858 GNV, 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 P858 GNV registered?

P858 GNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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