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P978 GPH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,047 mi
Last recorded143,047 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 GPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 143,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 135,092 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 130,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 126,146 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 114,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 110,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 106,535 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 106,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 101,158 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 96,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,246 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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P978 GPH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P978 GPH, 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 P978 GPH registered?

P978 GPH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P978 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 GPH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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