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P89 AUX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

80,300 mi
Last recorded80,300 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 AUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 80,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 79,643 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded in places front to rear brake line (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 78,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 78,633 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,954 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside rear driveshaft seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,825 miles

Front nearside and offside shock absorbers corroded

Off side rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing vent pipe perishing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 74,729 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,198 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 72,198 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,137 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,065 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,080 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 51,626 miles

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

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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P89 AUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 P89 AUX, 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 P89 AUX registered?

P89 AUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P89 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P89 AUX shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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