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P920 EBL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,144 mi
Last recorded129,144 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 129,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 129,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,143 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 128,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 127,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 125,160 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 122,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 119,707 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 115,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from diff

Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,707 miles

oil leak from diff

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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P920 EBL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P920 EBL, 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 P920 EBL registered?

P920 EBL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P920 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 EBL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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