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P15 RJW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,852 mi
Last recorded28,852 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 RJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 28,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 28,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 27,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,738 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 21,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,942 miles

front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,571 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,516 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,082 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,356 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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P15 RJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P15 RJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P15 RJW registered?

P15 RJW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P15 RJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 RJW shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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