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P900 PMC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,391 mi
Last recorded156,391 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 PMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 156,391 miles

All four coil springs corroded

All four shock absobers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front windscreen has slight damage

offside rear bottom outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 155,631 miles

All four shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front windscreen has slight damage

offside and nearside front wheel arch corroding

offside and nearside rear bottom inner sill slight corrosion

offside rear bottom outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 153,410 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 151,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 151,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 148,160 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

rear fuel breather pipe starting to split

slight corrsion on brake pipes

steering damper performance slightly reduced

Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,438 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no park brake warning light

steering damper lost oil

Pass 28 Jul 2016 131,021 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 131,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 117,451 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 117,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

O.S.R.tyre has cut in tread and cracks in rubber

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 111,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 104,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 95,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 90,954 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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P900 PMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P900 PMC, 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 P900 PMC registered?

P900 PMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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