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P937 GPE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,125 mi
Last recorded73,125 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,125 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 70,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 70,067 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 67,723 miles

N/S/F. N/S/R. O/S/R tyres all manufactured in 2011 and showing signs of age

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured in 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,834 miles

vehicle chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s door mirror held on with tape

Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,594 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s door mirror held on with tape

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on shoulders

tyre condition poor (perishing)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,413 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on shoulders

tyre condition poor (perishing)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,818 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,832 miles

front number plate

slight un-even rise and fall rear foot brake

slight warpage rear disc

slightly odd beam pattern

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,194 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

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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P937 GPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P937 GPE, 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 P937 GPE registered?

P937 GPE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P937 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P937 GPE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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