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P937 PHT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,506 mi
Last recorded161,506 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 PHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 161,506 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 160,414 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody general corrossion

Pass 15 May 2019 159,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 158,210 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front oil leak

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

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

both sides sill protector fitted

brake pipes covered in sealent

Pass 12 Apr 2017 156,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes protected in sealented

Fail 11 Apr 2017 170,612 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes protected in sealented

Pass 2 Jun 2015 155,018 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED

EXHUAST CAT HAS TRACES OF EXHUAST PASTE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/F INNER STEERING JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 153,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 149,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 142,222 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 132,723 miles

offside sun visor weak action

Pass 1 Oct 2009 131,626 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 131,626 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 128,848 miles

advise drivers sun visor insecure

passenger washer faulty

Pass 3 Sep 2007 120,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 109,986 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 109,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 PHT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PHT, 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 PHT registered?

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

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