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7356 RU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,238 mi
Last recorded60,238 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7356 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,855 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,759 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,452 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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7356 RU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 7356 RU, 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 7356 RU registered?

7356 RU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is 7356 RU safe to buy?

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