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H10 RFH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,436 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 74,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,436 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 74,436 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,436 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,573 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 73,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 73,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,485 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 70,485 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H10 RFH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H10 RFH, 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 H10 RFH registered?

H10 RFH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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