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P955 EBL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

144,876 mi
Last recorded144,876 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 EBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 144,876 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 142,565 miles

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

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

Temp fuel cap

Pass 22 Sep 2022 140,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed

Offside Outer Sill Starting to Corroded

Slight Oil Leak around rear diff

Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 129,811 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 129,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,789 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring cap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring cap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,679 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front indicators starting to fade

Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,364 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 88,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 84,892 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,392 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 74,154 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 66,730 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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P955 EBL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P955 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 P955 EBL registered?

P955 EBL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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