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P169 RUC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,721 mi
Last recorded153,721 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 RUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 153,721 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

damage to o/s headlamp

oil leak from diff area

perishing to front brake hoses

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2010 152,526 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

damage to o/s headlamp lens

fading to front and rear no plates

Fail 15 Feb 2010 152,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

damage to o/s headlamp

damage to windscreen

fading to front and rear no plate

n/s/r o/s/r doors wont open from outside

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

Pass 23 Feb 2007 152,454 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 152,436 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

catalyst rattling †rear differential leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2006 136,015 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 135,978 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

slight play n/s/f steering idler arm

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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P169 RUC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P169 RUC, 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 P169 RUC registered?

P169 RUC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P169 RUC safe to buy?

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